Imaging Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids

The aim of this chapter is to overview the normal anatomy of the uterus and the diagnosis and classification of uterine fibroid by MRI, CT, and ultrasonography. All types of fibroids are modified per focused ultrasound ablation procedure, and the MR imaging with different sequences of each type is given, especially for broad ligament fibroid and adenomyomatosis, emphasizing the differential diagnosis between the benign uterine diseases (endometrial polyps, fibroids, adenomyosis, etc.) and the malignant uterine diseases (cervical carcinoma, endometrial carcinoma, and uterine sarcoma). The ultrasound and CT findings of uterine fibroids and their special types with differential diagnoses are described. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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