Imaging of cancer of the endometrium

被引:59
作者
Ascher, SM
Reinhold, C
机构
[1] Georgetown Univ Hosp, Dept Radiol, Abdominal Imaging Div, Washington, DC 20007 USA
[2] Montreal Gen Hosp, Dept Radiol Gastroenterol & Gynecol, Montreal, PQ H3Q 1A4, Canada
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D O I
10.1016/S0033-8389(01)00013-6
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Cancer of the endometrium is the most common invasive gynecologic malignancy in North America. Although transvaginal sonography is often the initial imaging examination in women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, MRI offers multifactorial assessment once the diagnosis of endometrial cancer has been established. Specifically, preoperative contrast-enhanced MRI alters the likelihood ratios for myometrial invasion, which in turn affects type and extent of surgery performed. This information also helps identify patients who would most benefit from referral to a tertiary care center for treatment by a gynecologic oncologist.
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