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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding MRI

Introduction

Overview

Overview

MRI is not commonly performed but it is considered the modality of choice for adenomyosis. Findings for other conditions may also be seen but may not be as reliable as other imaging studies. MRI can assist in furthering diagnosis metastasis.

MRI

MRI

MRI Findings
Underlying Cause MRI Findings
Endometrial Polyps[1]
Case courtesy of Dr Ammar Haouimi, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 70016
Adenomyosis[2]
Case courtesy of Dr Varun Babu, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 43504
Leiomyoma[3]
Case courtesy of Dr Chris O’Donnell, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 22883
  • Only used for complex cases
  • May accurately determine size and location
  • Appear hypervascular
  • Helpful when surgery is considered or when trying to differentiate from fibroids
Malignancy[4]
Case courtesy of Dr Bahman Rasuli, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 83200
PCOS[5]
Case courtesy of Dr Mostafa El-Feky, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 53010
  • Not a routine examination for PCOS
  • Ffollicles will be seen on MRI
Endometrial Causes [6]
Case courtesy of The Radswiki, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 11397
  • Endometrioma appears hyperintense; the presence of hemorrhage results in a hypointense image
References

References

  1. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/endometrial-polyp. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/adenomyosis. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/uterine-leiomyoma. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/endometrial-carcinoma. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-1. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ https://radiopaedia.org/articles/endometrioma1. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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