Ovarian 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] Huda A. Karman, M.D.

Overview

CT scan of the pelvis, abdomen, and chest can be helpful as one of the evaluating tools of ovarian cancer and its extent and metastasis. CT scan be used for preoperative staging to look for lymphadenopathy, peritoneal, and distant metastases.

CT scan

CT Clear cell ovarian carcinoma:^[1]
- Large unilocular, mainly cystic, smooth marginated mass with lumen protruding solid portion and high-attenuated cystic portion.

CT ovarian mucinous cystadenocarcinoma:
- High attenuation in some loculi due to the high protein content of the mucoid material
CT ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma:
- Calcification is detected in approximately 12% of tumors on CT but is non-specific as calcification can also be seen in benign serous tumors and other neoplasms.
CT can be used for preoperative staging to look for lymphadenopathy, peritoneal, and distant metastases.

References

↑ Choi, Hyuck Jae; Lee, Joo-Hyuk; Seok Lee, Jong; Choi, Joon-Il; Kang, Sokbom; Lee, Sun; Seo, Sang-Soo; Park, Sang-Yoon (2006). “CT Findings of Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary”. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography. 30 (6): 875–879. doi:10.1097/01.rct.0000220795.45782.1d. ISSN 0363-8715.

Overview