DIAGNOSTIC PITFALLS IN ABDOMINAL CT RELEVANT TO PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTIONS

The dominant role of computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation of sus pected abdominal diseases is well established. In spite of the recent improvements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, CT re mains the most popular and practical diagnostic modality for abdominal imaging. While the other two modalities may increase the specificity of some abnormal findings, the utility and accuracy of CT is unsurpass ed, provided that it is applied using appropriate protocols to avoid m isdiagnosis leading to erroneous intervention and management. This art icle deals with diagnostic pitfalls that can help to avoid such proble ms.