World journal of radiology

BACKGROUND: Mullerian anomalies are frequently associated with endometriosis, particularly in the presence of genital tract obstruction; however, the anatomical distribution and determinants of disease in this population remain incompletely…

BACKGROUND: Conventionally, rectal endometriotic nodules have been considered as poorly vascularized. However, new, more sensitive, Doppler techniques have been developed recently for assessing microvascularization. These new techniques mig…

BackgroundEndometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological malignancy in high-income countries, with incidence rates rising globally. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for improving outcomes. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) r…

BACKGROUND: Signet ring cell carcinoma originating from the appendix is extremely rare, and the lack of specific clinical symptoms and imaging features makes preoperative diagnosis particularly challenging. CASE SUMMARY: We report a case o…

Placenta abnormalities, which are collectively termed as placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), are increasing globally in the female population due to the large number of cesarean sections performed worldwide. PAS represents a rare but life-thre…

BackgroundEndometrial peristalsis (EmP) has been considered as a new indicator for evaluating endometrial receptivity and is associated with embryo implantation rate and successful pregnancy rate. However, EmP remains understudied, inconsis…

BackgroundIleus is a pathological condition of the abdomen that presents as a medical emergency. It is characterized by potential complications such as perforation and ischemia, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not p…

Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most relevant causes of morbidity and mortality in Western societies. CRC screening is actually based on faecal occult blood testing, and optical colonoscopy still remains the gold standard scre…

The management of gynaecological malignancies has undergone a significant change in recent years with our improved understanding of cancer biogenetics, development of new treatment regimens and enhanced screening. Due to the rapid blooming …

AimTo evaluate the computed tomography (CT) features of intraperitoneal tuberculous abscess (IPTA).MethodsEight patients with IPTA confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical symptoms, medical images, and surgical fin…

Advent in three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology has seen 3D ultrasound establish itself as a useful adjunct complementary to traditional two-dimensional imaging of the female pelvis. This advantage largely arises from its ability to rec…

AimTo retrospectively and prospectively compare diffusion-weighted (DW) images in the abdomen in a 1.5T system and 3.0T systems with and without two-channel functionality for B1 shimming.MethodsDW images of the abdomen were obtained on 1.5T…

Ovarian cystic masses include a spectrum of benign, borderline and high grade malignant neoplasms. Imaging plays a crucial role in characterization and pretreatment planning of incidentally detected or suspected adnexal masses, as diagnosis…

Sonohysterography (SHG), which provides enhanced endometrial visualization during standard transvaginal ultrasonography, is a relatively safe procedure for the evaluation of endometrial pathology. It can be used to evaluate patients with ab…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer death among men in the Western countries. The aim of the present analysis is to assess the cancer burden in order to ensure accurate strategie…

AIM: To highlight sonographic and clinical characteristics of scar endometrioma with special emphasis on size-related features. METHODS: Thirty women (mean age 30.6 years, range 20-42 years) with 33 scar endometriomas (mean diameter 27.1 mm…