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Mimickers of neoplasm on abdominal and pelvic CT

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The radiologist can encounter benign significant imaging findings on computed tomography that can be incorrectly interpreted as neoplasm. The authors review several benign findings and demonstrate several methods to differentiate these findings from more sinister pathology.

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It is imperative for the radiologist to be cognizant of and how to correctly identify mimickers of pathology so that unnecessary interventions and surgeries are avoided.

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Christopher J. Lisanti receives royalties from Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

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  1. Department of Radiology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234, USA

    Ryan B. Schwope, Michael J. Reiter & Christopher J. Lisanti

  2. Department of Radiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA

    Ryan B. Schwope & Christopher J. Lisanti

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Schwope, R.B., Reiter, M.J. & Lisanti, C.J. Mimickers of neoplasm on abdominal and pelvic CT. Abdom Imaging 40, 400–410 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-014-0216-8

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