Appendiceal Mucocele
Synonyms/Description A mucocele is an appendiceal mass characterized by hypersecretion of mucus contained within the appendix causing dilatation of the lumen. Etiology Mucoceles of the appendix are caused by excessive…
Atrophic Endometrium
Synonyms/Description Endometrial atrophy Etiology Endometrial atrophy is most often the result of postmenopausal status, although it may also occur in premenopausal women with lack of estrogen from other etiologies. Ultrasound…
Adhesions (Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst)
Synonyms/Description Benign adhesions trapping fluid Etiology Peritoneal inclusion cysts develop from peritoneal adhesions trapping fluid, often generated from an active ovary. The normal peritoneum absorbs fluid regularly. When the peritoneum…
Adenomyosis
Synonyms/Description Endometriosis of the uterus or myometrium Etiology Adenomyosis is defined pathologically when endometrial glands and stroma are found in the myometrium, distant from the endometrial cavity itself. This ectopic…
Gynecologic Imaging of the Pediatric Patient
The term pediatric patient accounts for several key periods of growth and development, each with its own normal findings and each with their own clinical concerns and potential pathologic findings….
Fallopian Tube Catheterization
The delicate fallopian tube is the anatomic pathway to human reproduction. Simple, relatively inexpensive tools and techniques allow radiologists access to the tube for promoting and preventing pregnancy. Description of…
Magnetic Resonance–Guided Ultrasound Surgery of Uterine Leiomyomas
Uterine leiomyomas are the most common female pelvic neoplasm. Commonly referred to as “fibroids,” they consist of smooth muscle tissue and a fibrous extracellular matrix. They can be solitary but…
Uterine Artery Embolization
Uterine leiomyomas or fibroids are the most common uterine and gynecologic neoplasm, with a reported incidence ranging from 20% to 40%. Fibroids are benign tumors that arise from the smooth…
Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancer
Ovarian neoplasms are histologically diverse, with approximately 15 types among malignant tumors alone. Benign ovarian masses include benign neoplasms and other predominantly cystic or hemorrhagic lesions most commonly arising from…
Carcinoma of the Vagina and Vulva
Vaginal Carcinoma Epidemiology Vaginal carcinoma is predominantly a disease of the postmenopausal woman, with most cases occurring after 60 years of age. It is an uncommon cancer, accounting for 1%…
