Characterization of adnexal masses using multidetector contrast-enhanced CT scan - recognising common pitfalls that masquerade as ovarian cancer

• Main Authors: Suppiah, Subapriya, Kamal, Siti Hazirah, Mohd Zabid, Anis Zahirah, Abu Hassan, Hasyma
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/51621/1/28%20JST%20Vol%2025%20%281%29%20Jan%20%202017_0073-2016_pg337-352.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/51621/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JST%20Vol.%2025%20(1)%20Jan.%202017/28%20JST%20Vol%2025%20(1)%20Jan%20%202017_0073-2016_pg337-352.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Adnexal masses are growths that form near the uterus; the majority being ovarian tumours. Although there is no established population-screening tool for detecting ovarian cancer, ultrasound and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are useful imaging tools in the management of adnexal masses....