Advances in MR Imaging of the Female Pelvis

Michelle D Sakala, Sakala MD, Kimberly L Shampain, Shampain KL, Ashish P Wasnik
Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America · 2020 · vol. 28(3) , pp. 415–431 · doi:10.1016/j.mric.2020.03.007 · PMID:32624159 · W3033151962
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This paper reviews recent advancements in MRI techniques and their applications for imaging the female pelvis.

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This article focuses on advanced MR imaging techniques of the female pelvis and clinical applications for benign and malignant disease. General and abbreviated protocols for female pelvic MR imaging are reviewed. Diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging, and susceptibility-weighted imaging are discussed in the context of adnexal mass characterization using the ADNEx-MR scoring system, evaluation of endometriosis, local staging of cervical and endometrial cancers, assessment of nodal and peritoneal metastasis, and potential detection of leiomyosarcoma. MR defecography is also discussed regarding evaluation of multicompartmental pelvic floor disorders.

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Adnexal Diseases Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders Uterine Neoplasms Adnexal Diseases Adnexa Uteri Adnexa Uteri Defecography Defecography Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders Uterine Neoplasms Uterus Uterus

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