Effect of magnetic resonance imaging characteristics on uterine fibroid treatment

• Main Authors: Duc NM, Huy HQ
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2018-04-01
• Series: Reports in Medical Imaging
• Subjects: Uterine fibroids; Characteristics; Magnetic resonance imaging; Treatments
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/effect-of-magnetic-resonance-imaging-characteristics-on-uterine-fibroi-peer-reviewed-article-RMI

Nguyen Minh Duc, Huynh Quang HuyDepartment of Radiology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamAbstract: Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological benign tumors adversely affecting the quality of life of women of a reproductive age. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is efficient at localizing the site of lesions and characterizing uterine fibroids before treatment. Understanding the different characteristics of uterine fibroids on MRI is essential, because it not only enables prompt diagnosis, but also guides the development of suitable therapeutic methods. This pictorial review demonstrates the effect of MRI features on uterine fibroid treatment. Keywords: uterine fibroids, characteristics, magnetic resonance imaging, treatments