The value of computed tomography in staging cervical carcinoma

The purpose of our study was to determine the value of computed tomography (CT) in relation to the local extension of cervical carcinoma and the possible spread in the peritoneal and the retroperitoneal space. Sixty-five patients treated for cervical carcinoma during the period 1980-1986 were included in the study. Histologic diagnosis of the disease was done by punch cervical biopsy and diagnostic curettage. The investigation of all patients included intravenous pyelography, barium enema, bone and liver scanning and CT. Our results demonstrate a correlation between CT and pathologic data in 75-78.5% depending on stage. CT may be considered as a dependable method for staging of cervical carcinoma.