OBJECTIVE: To propose an update of ESUR endometriosis guidelines to reflect advances in MRI indications, reporting, and classifications. METHODS: The ESUR Research Committee appointed two chairs (I.T.N., L.M.) to supervise the development …
OBJECTIVE: To propose an update of ESUR endometriosis guidelines to reflect advances in MRI protocol and lexicon. METHODS: A literature search was followed by a DELPHI process among 20 experts. RESULTS: Pre-imaging preparation, including …
Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare benign cystic neoplasm that arise from the peritoneum, typically found in young females (83%), with a high incidence of local recurrence after resection (almost 50% of cases). Fewe…
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that affects primarily young women. Imaging plays a pivotal role for the diagnosis and pre-surgical mapping of the disease. By comparison, the role of imaging in the identification of disea…
An isthmocele appears as a fluid pouchlike defect in the anterior uterine wall at the site of a prior cesarean section and ranges in prevalence from 19% to 84%, a direct relation to the increase in cesarean sections performed worldwide. Man…
Adenomyosis is defined as the presence of ectopic endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium. It is a disease of the inner myometrium and results from infiltration of the basal endometrium into the underlying myometrium. Transvagin…
Study objectiveTo describe our surgical approach in a rare case of deep infiltrating endometriosis of the obturator internus muscle with obturator nerve involvement.DesignA step-by-step surgical explanation using video and literature review…
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition of unknown aetiology that primarily affects women of reproductive age. The accepted first-line imaging modality is pelvic ultrasound. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasing…
BackgroundAccurate evaluation of adnexal masses allows correct surgical procedure, avoiding unnecessary surgery.PurposeTo evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of malignancy of adnexal lesions.Material a…