Abnormal CT Findings of the Abdomen and Pelvis

The objective of this course is to demonstrate and describe some abnormal findings as seen on CT scans of the Abdomen and Pelvis. Topics include gallbladder diseases, abdominal aortic aneurysm, metastatic cancers and others.

• •Identify and describe key abnormal findings on abdominal and pelvic CT scans
• •Recognize the characteristic imaging features of gallbladder diseases including cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and gallbladder carcinoma
• •Evaluate abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and assess risk factors for rupture based on imaging criteria
• •Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions, with emphasis on metastatic disease patterns in the abdomen and pelvis
• •Apply appropriate clinical correlation and communication strategies when reporting abnormal CT findings
• •Understand the role of CT imaging in guiding clinical management and patient referral decisions