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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
MRI is useful for the assessment of the anatomical locations and severity of the disease. The typical appearance of endometriosis includes a characteristic hyperintensity on T1-weighted images and a hypointensity on T2-weighted images.
MRI
- MRI is the best diagnostic tool to assess the locations of the endometrial lesions and to assess the severity of the disease.[1][2]
- The typical appearance of endometrial lesions is a characteristic hyperintensity on T1-weighted images and a hypointensity on T2-weighted images.[3]
References
- ↑ Tanaka YO, Okada S, Yagi T, Satoh T, Oki A, Tsunoda H; et al. (2010). "MRI of endometriotic cysts in association with ovarian carcinoma". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194 (2): 355–61. doi:10.2214/AJR.09.2985. PMID 20093596.
- ↑ Grasso RF, Di Giacomo V, Sedati P, Sizzi O, Florio G, Faiella E; et al. (2010). "Diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and transvaginal 3D ultrasonography". Abdom Imaging. 35 (6): 716–25. doi:10.1007/s00261-009-9587-7. PMID 19924468.
- ↑ Caramella T, Novellas S, Fournol M, Bafghi A, Mondot L, Chassang M; et al. (2008). "[Deep pelvic endometriosis: MRI features]". J Radiol. 89 (4): 473–9. PMID 18477953.