Comparison of 3D and 2D FSE T2-weighted MRI in the diagnosis of deep pelvic endometriosis: Preliminary results

Marc Bazot, Bazot M, M Bazot, Stivalet A, A Stivalet, E Daraï, Daraï E, Émile Daraï, Coudray C, C Coudray, Thomassin-Naggara I, Isabelle Thomassin‐Naggara, I Thomassin-Naggara, Poncelet E, E Poncelet
Clinical radiology · 2012 · vol. 68(1) , pp. 47–54 · doi:10.1016/j.crad.2012.05.014 · PMID:22832144 · W1983930103
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This study compared 3D and 2D FSE T2-weighted MRI techniques for diagnosing deep pelvic endometriosis, reporting preliminary results on their diagnostic performance.

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AimTo evaluate image quality and diagnostic accuracy of two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).Materials and methodsOne hundred and ten consecutive patients with suspicion of endometriosis were recruited at two institutions over a 5-month period. Twenty-three women underwent surgery, 18 had DIE at histology. Two readers independently evaluated 3D and 2D MRI for image quality and diagnosis of DIE. Descriptive analysis, chi-square test for categorical or nominal variables, McNemar test for comparison between 3D and 2D T2-weighted MRI, and weighted "statistics" for intra- and interobserver agreement were used for statistical analysis.ResultsBoth readers found that 3D yielded significantly lower image quality than 2D MRI (p < 0.0001). Acquisition time for 3D was significantly shorter than 2D MRI (p < 0.01). 3D offered similar accuracy to diagnose DIE compared to 2D MRI. For all locations of endometriosis, a high or variable intra-observer agreement was observed for reader 1 and 2, respectively.ConclusionsDespite a lower overall image quality, 3D provides significant time saving and similar accuracy than multiplanar 2D MRI in the diagnosis of specific DIE locations.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pelvis Adult Colonic Diseases Colonic Diseases Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Imaging, Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Observer Variation Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Sensitivity and Specificity Urinary Bladder Diseases

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