{"paper_id":"5ad92cc1-8850-411f-9279-1f6297e56c9f","body_text":"Abstract\nIn this chapter, we point the multiple MRI appearance of the endometriosis peritoneal lesions, such as ligament thickening, subperitoneal nodule, and plaque-like lesions. We call attention to signal intensity characteristics of deep endometriosis lesions, including glandular and fibrous components, associated inflammatory process, and adhesions.\nAccess this chapter\nTax calculation will be finalised at checkout\nPurchases are for personal use only\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nBennett G, Slywotzky C, Cantera M, Hecht E. Unusual manifestations and complications of endometriosis—spectrum of imaging findings: pictorial review. Am J Roentgenol. 2010;194:WS34–46.\nAnaf V, Simon P, Fayt I, Noel J. Smooth muscles are frequent components of endometriotic lesions. Hum Reprod. 2000;15:767–71.\nKondi-Pafitis A. Pathological aspects of endometriosis. In: Chakravarty B, Chaudhury K, editors. Endometriosis—basic concepts and current research trends. Hampshire: Intech; 2012. p. 101–12.\nKoyama T. MR spectrum of benign endometriomas and malignant transformation in endometriomas: correlation with pathologic findings. Educational Exhibit at the 2007 European Congress of Radiology, Poster N: C-319.\nBrandão A, Silva A. Diseases of the female pelvis: advances in imaging evaluation. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2013;21:447–69.\nThomassin-Naggara I, Bazot M, Daraï E, Callard P, Thomassin J, Cuenod C. Epithelial ovarian tumors: value of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging and correlation with tumor angiogenesis. Radiology. 2008;248:148–59.\nVarma R, Rollason T, Gupta J, Maher E. Endometriosis and the neoplastic process. Reproduction. 2004;127:293–304.\nRyan I, Taylor R. Endometriosis and infertility: new concepts. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 1997;52:365–71.\nCrispi C. Tratado de Videoendoscopia e Cirurgia minimamente invasiva em Ginecologia. 5th ed. Rio de Janeiro: Revinter; 2011.\nKondo W, Ribeiro R, Trippia C, Zomer M. Deep infiltrating endometriosis: anatomical distribution and surgical treatment. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2012;34:278–84.\nNovellas S, Chassang M, Bouaziz J, Delotte J, Toullalan O, Chevallier E. Anterior pelvic endometriosis: MRI features. Abdom Imaging. 2010;35:742–9.\nPiketty M, Chopin N, Dousset B, Millischer-Bellaische A, Roseau G, Leconte M, Borghese B, Chapron C. Preoperative work-up for patients with deeply infiltrating endometriosis: transvaginal ultrasonography must definitely be the first-line imaging examination. Hum Reprod. 2008;24:602–7.\nAuthor information\nAuthors and Affiliations\nEditor information\nEditors and Affiliations\nRights and permissions\nCopyright information\n© 2018 The Author(s)\nAbout this chapter\nCite this chapter\nBrandão, A., Crispi, C.P., Oliveira, M.A.P. (2018). MRI Aspects of Deep Endometriosis. In: Brandão, A., Crispi, C., Oliveira, M. (eds) Atlas of Deep Endometriosis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71697-8_3\nDownload citation\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71697-8_3\nPublished:\nPublisher Name: Springer, Cham\nPrint ISBN: 978-3-319-71696-1\nOnline ISBN: 978-3-319-71697-8\neBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}