Open AccessCT of Unusual Iliopsoas Compartment Lesions
Author(s) -
M Muttarak,
Wilfred C.G. Peh
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
radiographics
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.866
H-Index - 172
eISSN - 1527-1323
pISSN - 0271-5333
DOI - 10.1148/radiographics.20.suppl_1.g00oc07s53
Subject(s) - medicine , iliopsoas , calcification , iliopsoas muscle , radiology , compartment (ship) , biopsy , anatomy , surgery , abscess , oceanography , geology
The authors reviewed the anatomy of the iliopsoas compartment and a spectrum of unusual lesions affecting structures in this compartment, with emphasis on the role of computed tomography (CT). Lesions in the iliopsoas compartment are caused by acute infection, tumor, or hemorrhage. The knowledge of detailed clinical data can help improve the diagnostic accuracy, particularly with regard to primary iliopsoas lesions. CT is useful for delineating the source of secondary iliopsoas lesions, guiding biopsy, and performing follow-up of treated lesions. Nonenhanced CT can help detect fresh hemorrhage, fat-containing tumor, and calcification, whereas contrast material enhanced CT optimizes imaging of infection, tumor, and aneurysm.