In the evaluation of cervical cancer, computed tomography (CT) is used primarily to stage advanced tumors and evaluate for recurrence. Because of reports that CT imaging lacks sensitivity and specificity in the detection of primary tumors and metastatic lesions, its use in these applications has bee
Computed tomography of lymphogranuloma venereum mimicking cervical cancer
β Scribed by Susan Zweizig; John B. Schlaerth; William D. Boswell Jr.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 468 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0895-6111
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β¦ Synopsis
A case of lymphogranuloma venereum involving the cervix as a primary site is discussed. The patient's clinical presentation and findings on tomography were suggestive of carcinoma of the cervix. The differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal pelvic lymphadenopathy is discussed.
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