Staging of endometrial carcinomas with MRI using traditional and novel MRI techniques

I S Haldorsen; H B Salvesen

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2011.02.018

Staging of endometrial carcinomas with MRI using traditional and novel MRI techniques

Clin Radiol. 2012 Jan;67(1):2-12. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.02.018. Epub 2011 Nov 25.

Authors

I S Haldorsen¹, H B Salvesen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. ingfrid.haldorsen@helse-bergen.no

PMID: 22119292
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.02.018

Abstract

Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynaecological malignancy in industrialized countries. This review discusses the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and novel MRI techniques (diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD)-MRI, and MRI with new contrast agents) in endometrial carcinomas. Contrast-enhanced MRI is the imaging technique of choice, and diffusion-weighted MRI may help to identify malignant lesions and assess myometrial invasion. Novel MRI techniques may potentially increase diagnostic accuracy, enabling a refined, tailored surgical procedure and better prediction of treatment outcomes.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Contrast Media
Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Neoplasm Staging / methods*

Substances

Contrast Media