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CT PELVIS NON CONTRAST
INDICATIONS (1-3)
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Primary bone tumour suspected
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Fracture/dislocation
PATHOLOGY DEMONSTRATED (1-3)
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Soft tissue swelling
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Fracture/dislocation
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Soft tissue/bone malignancy (may require further characterisation with contrast)
PATIENT PREPARATION
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Patient able to lie still for ten minutes
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Not claustrophobic (sedation may be given)
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Cognitively capable of following basic instructions, including breathing instructions
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Metal artefacts removed from the region of interest
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No respiratory distress when lying supine
ANATOMY INCLUDED
Pelvis - No Contrast (Axial Bone)
Pelvis - Non Contrast (Coronal Bone)
Pelvis - Non Contrast (Sagittal Bone)
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