Imaging for Uterine Myomas and Adenomyosis

James Shwayder, Shwayder J, Khaled Sakhel, Sakhel K
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2013 · vol. 21(3) , pp. 362–376 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2013.11.011 · PMID:24316138 · W2010347351
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This paper reviews imaging techniques used for detecting and characterizing uterine myomas and adenomyosis, focusing on MRI and ultrasound modalities.

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Abstract

Uterine myomas and adenomyosis are common findings, in particular in patients with symptoms of abdominal enlargement, pelvic pressure, abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia. Diagnosis and differentiation between the 2 entities are critical in establishing treatment options and the operative approach for surgical management. Herein are reviewed diagnostic options, their relative accuracy, and the effect of accurate diagnosis on treatment. A review was performed using PubMed, MdConsult, OVID, and reviews including cross-referenced articles and prospective and retrospective studies published from 1980 to 2013. Also reviewed are use of ultrasound with its various methods, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography in the diagnosis, pretreatment evaluation, and differentiation of myomas and adenomyosis.

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dysmenorrheaadenomyosis

MeSH descriptors

Adenomyosis Leiomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Adenomyosis Dysmenorrhea Elasticity Imaging Techniques Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Myoma Pelvis Positron-Emission Tomography Prospective Studies Retrospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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