Magnetic resonance imaging using “fat-saturation” technique is useful for diagnosing small endometrioma: a case report

Takahashi K, K Takahashi, Kentaro Takahashi, S Okada, Okada S, Saori Okada, M Kitao, Kitao M, Manabu Kitao, Kazuro Sugimura, Sugimura K, K Sugimura
Fertility and Sterility · 1992 · vol. 58(5) , pp. 1063–1064 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)55461-2 · PMID:1426360 · W2419145759
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This case report demonstrates the utility of the fat-saturation magnetic resonance imaging technique for diagnosing small endometriomas.

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Preoperative MRI using fat-saturation technique was performed in a patient with endometriosis. Endometrial implants as small as 3 mm were accurately diagnosed by MRI. The fat-saturation technique is useful for diagnosing small endometrioma.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Adipose Tissue Endometriosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged

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