Malignant tumors of the female pelvic floor: imaging features that determine therapy: pictorial review

Susanna I. Lee, Esther Oliva, Peter F. Hahn, Anthony H. Russell
AJR. American journal of roentgenology · 2011 · vol. 196(3_supplement) , pp. S15–S23 · doi:10.2214/ajr.09.7209 · PMID:21343531 · W2014969960
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This pictorial review discusses female pelvic floor malignant tumors, their imaging features on CT, MRI, and PET that guide therapy, and recognizing malignant transformation of endometriosis.

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Objective The objective of this article is to discuss malignant tumors of the female pelvic floor and the imaging features that determine therapy. Conclusion After completing this article, the reader should have an improved ability to explain the clinically important anatomic structures of the female pelvic floor and the malignant tumors that arise from each of them; identify the tumor growth patterns on CT, MRI, and PET that preclude complete surgical resection; and recognize malignant transformation of endometriosis on MRI.

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endometriosis

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Diagnostic Imaging Genital Neoplasms, Female Muscle Neoplasms Pelvic Floor Pelvic Neoplasms Cell Transformation, Neoplastic Contrast Media Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Muscle Neoplasms Muscle Neoplasms Muscle Neoplasms Neoplasm Invasiveness Neoplasm Staging Pelvic Floor Pelvic Floor Pelvic Neoplasms

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