Figure 10. Example of ovarian pedicle sign in a 25-year-old with malignant ovarian mass. Case courtesy of Dr Trifonia Pingkan Siregar.
Findings:
The dotted circle indicates the ovarian pedicle sign which is characterized by an asymmetrically enlarged left gonadal vein. This finding indicates that the mass originates from the left ovary.
Technique: Contrast enhanced CT on axial view. Contrast enhanced Computed Tomography performed with acquisition of 5 mm section for all three orthogonal planes. Siemens Somatom Sensation 64 Slice scanner, 400 mAs, 120 kV, 1.3 mm slice thickness. Iodine contrast medium 1.5 mg/kg body weight.