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Pelvic Exam I: Assessment of the External Genitalia
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Source: Alexandra Duncan, GTA, Praxis Clinical, New Haven, CT Tiffany Cook, GTA, Praxis Clinical, New Haven, CT Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT The pelvic exam can feel invasive to patients, so it is important to do everything possible to make patients feel comfortable and empowered, rather than vulnerable. Clinicians should be aware of how they are communicating, both verbally and nonverbally, and should give their patients...
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Pelvic Exam III: Bimanual and Rectovaginal Exam
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Source: Alexandra Duncan, GTA, Praxis Clinical, New Haven, CT Tiffany Cook, GTA, Praxis Clinical, New Haven, CT Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT A bimanual exam is a thorough check of a patient's cervix, uterus, and ovaries. It can tell an experienced provider a great deal, as it may lead to the discovery of abnormalities, such as cysts, fibroids, or malignancies. However, it's useful even in the absence of such findings, as it...
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During acquisition, an X-ray tube rotates around the patient while detectors measure the radiation that passes through the pelvis. Computer algorithms then process these measurements and reconstruct them into cross-sectional slices. This combination of transmitted-radiation data and computational reconstruction allows clinicians to examine pelvic anatomy in organized image sections rather than relying on a single projection.
Intravenous or oral contrast material can improve visualization of selected pelvic structures. Its use depends on which tissues or pathways clinicians need to assess, rather than being an automatic requirement for every examination. By increasing the visibility of relevant anatomy, contrast may help imaging support evaluation of tumors, infections, or kidney and urinary tract conditions.
The reconstructed data can be viewed in multiple planes, allowing pelvic structures and abnormalities to be examined from more than one orientation. This supports assessment of bones, organs, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues when their relationships are difficult to understand in a single view. Multiplanar review can therefore add anatomical context to diagnostic interpretation.
The scan begins with X-ray measurements collected as the tube rotates around the patient. Detectors record the transmitted radiation, and computer processing converts those measurements into cross-sectional slices. When selected structures require clearer visualization, clinicians may use intravenous or oral contrast material. The resulting images can then be reviewed in multiple planes.
Clinicians may request pelvic CT for several diagnostic situations, including trauma, suspected tumors, infections, kidney or urinary tract conditions, and unexplained pain. The examination can provide detailed views of pelvic bones, organs, vessels, and nearby tissues, helping narrow the cause of a problem when symptoms or an injury require assessment across several anatomical structures.
Findings from pelvic CT can support diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care. The images may help clinicians evaluate the extent or location of abnormalities involving pelvic structures, then use that information when deciding how to manage a condition. Its role extends beyond initial diagnosis because repeated imaging can also contribute to monitoring over time.