Uterine adenomyosis: current concepts in imaging

This article reviews the clinical findings, histopathological features, and treatment options of uterine adenomyosis and relates them to the role of the radiologist in evaluating patients with this disease. Knowledge of the histopathology of this disease is essential to understanding the range of imaging findings encountered in patients with uterine adenomyosis. In addition, the imaging features and accuracy of noninvasive diagnostic modalities that have proven useful in diagnosing adenomyosis will be discussed. Correctly diagnosing the presence of adenomyosis, and determining its extent, is crucial in planning the appropriate type of therapy.