Khaled M. Elsayes MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Akram Mohamed Shaaban MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Contributor, Amirsys, Inc

Kareem Ahmed, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nicolaus A. Wagner-Bartak MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rafael Andres Vicens-Rodriguez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christine O. Menias MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

- Describe most commonly encountered imaging pitfalls of the female pelvis on cross sectional imaging. - Describe relevant technical background. pathophysiology and hemodynamics of these pitfalls. - Correlate cross-sectional imaging of these masses with clinical and pathologic findings.  

- Diagnostic pitfalls       -Mistaking benign lesions for malignant lesions      - Mistaking malignant lesions for benign lesions - Technical pitfalls     - CT, US, MR specific issues that create difficulties in diagnosis     - Technique pitfalls - Atypical presentations of common benign lesions - Atypical presentations of common malignant lesions - Anatomical Pitfalls - Organization according to imaging findings              

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Elsayes, K, Shaaban, A, Ahmed, K, Wagner-Bartak, N, Vicens-Rodriguez, R, Menias, C, Pitfalls of Female Pelvis on Cross Sectional Imaging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003152.html