Female pelvis

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2005 May;13(2):381-95. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2005.03.001.

Abstract

MR is the diagnostic imaging modality of choice for many disorders of the female pelvis. Benign uterine disease is well-demonstrated using rapid sequences and minimal examination time,whereas evaluation of malignancy is best performed with high-resolution techniques. Wide-spread availability of ultrafast sequences has expanded MR imaging applications to include evaluation of pelvic floor relaxation and fetal anomalies. Promising developments, such as new contrast agents, MR-guided focused ultrasound,and 3 tesla imaging, suggest continued advancement of MR imaging in the care of patients who have gynecologic disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Placenta Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Radiology, Interventional

Substances

  • Contrast Media