Abdominal imaging

BackgroundThe purpose of the study was to compare the accuracy of double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of intestinal endometriosis using the histological examination on resected specimen …

The transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the upper urinary tract is relatively uncommon. The clinical presentation of TCCs and many other diseases of the upper urinary tract are nonspecific, and most of these lesions are usually necessary t…

ObjectiveThe purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the accuracy of MRI using pelvic-phased-array and endocavitary coils in detecting intestinal wall invasion by an endometriotic nodule.Materials and methodsForty-seven patients…

PURPOSE: In this study we aimed to investigate the value of contrast enhanced dynamic MR imaging (DMI) in the diagnosis of nodular abdominal endometriosis. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients with surgically and pathologically proven e…

Although several radiological techniques have been used for the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis, no gold standard is currently established. We used multislice computerized tomography (CT) combined with the distention of the colon by rectal…

This review analyzes current pitfalls in pretreatment staging of endometrial and cervical carcinoma with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based on a critical review of the literature. Technical, patient, and tumor-related characteristics we…

Endometriosis represents a common and important clinical problem of women of childbearing age. It is a disabling disorder manifesting with pain and infertility. The exact pathogenesis of the disease remains unclear, despite the different th…

We report two patients with endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum in whom endovaginal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) played crucial roles in the diagnosis, staging, and follow-up of the disease. The specific feature…

BackgroundPreoperative staging of pelvic endometriosis helps the gynecologist plan therapy and offers a prognosis to patients. We compared a staging system of pelvic endometriosis based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with the …

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue becomes implanted on extrauterine sites, most commonly within the pelvis. Malignant transformation of endometriotic foci is rare, but has been frequently reported. We describe a patie…

BACKGROUND: To compare three rapid T2-weighted pulse sequences with high-resolution turbo spin-echo (SE) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for the diagnosis of leiomyoma and adenomyosis. METHODS: Eighteen patients referred for evaluation of …

Endometriosis is a common disease in young women being evaluated for infertility. Although endometriosis may cause tubal abnormalities on hysterosalpingography, efficacy of radiographic evaluation in this disease is not clear. We reviewed t…

For assessing the direct invasion of the colonic wall by pelvic or abdominal tumors, endoscopic ultrasonography was performed prospectively in patients who were suspected of having colonic wall invasion by barium enema. Three patients with …

We report a case of the unusual presentation of endometriosis causing ascites and pleural effusions subsequently confirmed at laparoscopy. This uncommon occurrence should be considered in a woman of childbearing age with appropriate clinica…