| Radiology of benign disorders of menstruation. | |
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PMID: 20974360 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Menstrual complaints are common and include pain, abnormal bleeding, and menstrual irregularity. The etiology is wide-ranging and includes endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, pelvic congestion syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometrial hyperplasia, and polyps. Polycystic ovarian syndrome and some congenital uterine anomalies may present with menstrual disturbance and have been included in this review. Transvaginal ultrasound is widely used as first-line investigation. Magnetic resonance imaging is used increasingly with high diagnostic accuracy and confidence. Its multiplanar capacity and superior tissue contrast resolution enable accurate presurgical mapping of fibroids, deep pelvic endometriosis, and adenomyosis. Similarly, accurate differentiation of congenital uterine anomalies depends on multiplanar imaging with either 3-dimensional ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging. Recent advances in imaging and radiological intervention, combined with an understanding of the underlying causes of menstrual dysfunction, therefore aid in accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment planning. |
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Authors:
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Yvette Griffin; Venkat Sudigali; Audrey Jacques |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
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Title: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR Volume: 31 ISSN: 0887-2171 ISO Abbreviation: Semin. Ultrasound CT MR Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-26 Completed Date: 2011-01-20 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8504689 Medline TA: Semin Ultrasound CT MR Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 414-32 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. |
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Diagnosis, Differential Dysmenorrhea / complications, diagnosis Endometrial Hyperplasia / complications, diagnosis Endometriosis / complications, diagnosis Female Genital Diseases, Female / complications, diagnosis* Genitalia, Female / pathology, ultrasonography Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods Leiomyoma / complications, diagnosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Menstruation Disturbances / complications, diagnosis* Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / complications, diagnosis Pelvis / blood supply Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications, diagnosis Polyps / complications, diagnosis Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods* Uterine Diseases / complications, congenital, diagnosis* Uterine Hemorrhage / complications, diagnosis Vascular Malformations / complications, diagnosis |
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