Radiology Ordering Guide - Abdomen

      Radiology Ordering Guide - Abdomen


        Article summary

        Problem-based Radiology Ordering Guide

        Liver lesion noted on CT/USCT liverwith contrast
        Palpable abdominal massCT abdomen/pelviswith contrast
        RLQ pain r/o appendicitisCT abdomen/pelviswith contrast
        RUQ painUS limited (RUQ US)
        Flank painCT abdomen/pelvis OR US renalwith contrast
        Renovascular hypertensionMRA renal arteries OR CTwith contrast
        Incidental renal massCT or MRIwithout and with contrast
        Incidental adrenal mass - intial evaluationCT
        Suspected AAAUS aorta/abdomen OR CTA abdomen/pelviswith contrast
        Known AAA (for follow up study)CTA abdomen/pelviswith contrast

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