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* CT has a role in assessing for distant metastases.<ref>{{Cite web | title =endometrial cancer CT | url =http://radiopaedia.org/articles/endometrial-carcinoma }}</ref> | * CT has a role in assessing for distant metastases.<ref>{{Cite web | title =endometrial cancer CT | url =http://radiopaedia.org/articles/endometrial-carcinoma }}</ref> | ||
* Although not generally used for initial diagnosis or local staging, endometrial carcinoma may be seen on CT: | |||
* Although not generally used for initial diagnosis or local staging, endometrial carcinoma may be | * Noncontrast CT: difficult to differentiate from normal uterus (especially in local disease) | ||
* Postcontrast CT: may show diffuse thickening or mass within [[endometrial]] cavity | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Endometrial cancer CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Pelvic postcontrast CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer.
CT
- CT has a role in assessing for distant metastases.[1]
- Although not generally used for initial diagnosis or local staging, endometrial carcinoma may be seen on CT:
- Noncontrast CT: difficult to differentiate from normal uterus (especially in local disease)
- Postcontrast CT: may show diffuse thickening or mass within endometrial cavity