CT Virtual Hysterosalpingography Findings of the Normal and Abnormal Fallopian Tubes: A Comprehensive Approach

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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CT Virtual Hysterosalpingography Findings of the Normal and Abnormal Fallopian Tubes: A Comprehensive Approach

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Patricia M. Carrascosa MD, Presenter: Research Consultant, General Electric Company

Carlos Capunay MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Javier Vallejos MD, MBA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mariano Baronio, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

• To be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the CT-VHSG. • To be familiar with the procedure. • To recognize the normal anatomy and pathologic findings of the fallopian tubes by CT-VHSG.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

A. CT-VHSG protocol: • Technical parameters • Radiation dose • Contrast injection • Patient discomfort B. Normal fallopian tube anatomy: • Normal findings • Anatomic variants C. Spectrum of fallopian tube pathology: • Tubal occlusion: proximal and distal • Contour irregularity: salpingitis isthmica nodosa • Tubal dilatation and hydrosalpinx • Filling defects: tubal polyp and intratubal adhesions • Postoperative changes

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Cite This Abstract

Carrascosa, P, Capunay, C, Vallejos, J, Baronio, M, CT Virtual Hysterosalpingography Findings of the Normal and Abnormal Fallopian Tubes: A Comprehensive Approach. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14013149.html