Introduction

Adenomyosis is a common non-neoplastic uterine disease pathologically composed of ectopic endometrial tissue and a myometrial inflammatory change. Transvaginal ultrasonography is used as a primary imaging modality for screening adenomyosis and MRI is considered to be a confirmative study for diagnosing adenomyosis. Frequently, adenomyosis diffusely involves myometrium, resulting in muscular hypertrophy. Less frequently, the lesion can manifest a localized form that resembles various uterine lesions including myoma, endometrial cancer, and myometrial contraction. Since adenomyosis can show various imaging features, it may cause a diagnostic dilemma. This chapter will describe imaging features of adenomyosis, unusual types or growth patterns of adenomyosis, and differential diagnoses. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others Suggested Reading Brosens JJ, De souza NM, Barker FG, et al. 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