MR imaging of the female pelvic region

Mary C. Olson, M C Olson, Olson MC, Posniak HV, Harold V. Posniak, H V Posniak, Tempany CM, C M Tempany, Clare M. Tempany, C M Dudiak, Dudiak CM
Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc · 1992 · vol. 12(3) , pp. 445–465 · doi:10.1148/radiographics.12.3.1609137 · PMID:1609137 · W2074750506
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This review details how MR imaging is a valuable noninvasive technique for evaluating normal and abnormal female pelvic anatomy, often proving superior to other modalities for diagnosing various gynecologic conditions.

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a valuable technique for noninvasive evaluation of the female pelvic region. This article presents the normal anatomy and abnormalities of the female pelvis. MR imaging may be more useful than clinical evaluation or other imaging modalities in diagnosing or staging developmental anomalies, leiomyomas, adenomyosis, endometrial or cervical carcinoma, vaginal neoplasms, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, teratomas, polycystic ovaries, or other ovarian masses. It could potentially replace laparoscopy as a more useful tool in the diagnosis of uterine anomalies. MR imaging is generally capable of helping determine whether a pelvic mass is uterine or adnexal in origin and may be used to characterize some adnexal masses. In some cases, MR imaging is used to differentiate recurrent disease from posttreatment fibrosis, which aids in treatment planning.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

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Genital Diseases, Female Genitalia, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Female Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Genitalia, Female Genitalia, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Humans Uterus Uterus Uterus

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