MSCT of the Abdominal Organs

Abdominal MSCT provides high‑precision imaging of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, major vessels and soft tissues. Multi‑slice visualization enables early detection and assessment of disease extent. The examination is performed on CT Philips Brilliance 64.

Indications

• Liver disease, including parasitic involvement.
• Cirrhosis; hepatic steatosis.
• Hepatomegaly of any origin.
• Biliary, splenic, pancreatic pathology.
• Urolithiasis.
• Benign/malignant abdominal tumors.
• Trauma to abdominal organs.
• Abdominal aorta involvement.
• Suspected bleeding or organ injury.
• Treatment effectiveness monitoring.

What does MSCT show?

• Tumors and masses; phase‑specific characterization.
• Ascites and fluid collections.
• Abscesses; inflammatory infiltrates.
• Trauma sequelae: hematomas, ruptures, organ injuries.
• Aneurysms and vascular anomalies.
• Biliary duct pathology (obstruction, cholestasis).
• Lymphadenopathy; signs of metastatic disease.

Preparation

• Fast for 4–6 hours before the exam.
• Creatinine test prior to contrast; inform us about allergies/comorbidities.
• Oral contrast may be used per physician recommendation.
• Remove metal items.

Procedure

• Pain‑free and non‑invasive; lie on the CT table.
• Layered scanning with subsequent image reconstruction.
• Contrast may be administered; brief warmth, nausea or metallic taste can occur.
• Duration: 10–15 minutes non‑contrast; 30–60 minutes with contrast.

Equipment

• Philips Brilliance CT with high spatial resolution.
• Low‑dose protocols and multiphasic sequences.
• Multiplanar/3D reconstructions; structured radiology report.