MR Imaging of Abnormal Placentation
Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) encompasses a spectrum of conditions characterized by abnormal adherence of the placenta to the implantation site. Classification of MAP is based on the degree of trophoblastic…
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Benign Gynecologic Conditions of the Uterus
In this article, the authors review the anatomy, pathophysiology, MR imaging features, and diagnostic criteria for benign uterine conditions, including adenomyosis, uterine leiomyomas, retained products of conception, and uterine arteriovenous…
MR Imaging of Müllerian Fusion Anomalies
Müllerian duct anomalies, also called congenital uterine anomalies, are developmental structural disorders of the female genital tract. These anomalies are clinically relevant in patients with a history of infertility and…
MR Imaging–Pathologic Correlation in Ovarian Cancer
There are many ovarian cancer subtypes, giving rise to a range of appearances at gross pathology and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Certain fundamental concepts at MR, arising from underlying tissue…
MR Imaging for Incidental Adnexal Mass Characterization
Incidentally detected adnexal masses are common, and the overwhelming majority of them are benign. As many of these adnexal masses are considered indeterminate at CT or US, a large number…
MR Imaging of Pelvic Emergencies in Women
MR imaging is a useful adjunct imaging modality for evaluating women presenting with acute lower abdominal/pelvic pain who have negative or inconclusive sonographic findings. In pregnant women, although obstetric complications…
MR Imaging of Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar and vaginal cancer are uncommon gynecologic malignancies, most frequently diagnosed clinically. MR imaging is a powerful tool for local staging of these tumors and to detect posttreatment complications and…
MR Imaging of the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a term used to describe a broad set of conditions including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence, defecatory dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain that frequently…
MR Imaging of the Female Perineum
The female perineum has a complex anatomy and can be involved by a wide range of pathologies. In this article, we specifically focus on the clitoris, labia, and introitus. We…
Be an Advocate for Women’s Health: Get a Pelvic MRI
Katherine E. Maturen, MD, MS, Editor Ultrasound maintains its rightful place as the primary diagnostic imaging modality for women with pelvic symptoms and suspected gynecologic pathology. Ultrasound is safe, inexpensive,…
