| Specific Anatomic Region | Bone/Muscle |
| Application | Possible muscle abscess |
| Author | Fishman EK |
| Reference Source | Personal communication |
| Scanner Used | Siemens Somatom Plus 4 |
| Injection Rate | 2ml/sec |
| Contrast Volume and Type | 120ml of Omnipaque 350 |
| Area Scanned | Variable and based on clinical exam and history |
| Scan Delay | 30sec |
| Length of Spiral (time) | Up to 40sec |
| Slice Thickness | 3-5mm |
| Table Speed/Pitch | 5-10mm/sec or up to a pitch of 2 |
| Reconstruction Interval | 3-8mm |
| 3D Technique Used | Volume rendering as needed |
| Comment: IV contrast is critical in the detection of smaller abscesses which often enhance less than muscle. Peripheral rim enhancement may also occur. Without contrast an abscess can easily be overlooked. |