Endometriosis: clinical features, MR imaging findings and pathologic correlation

ConclusionOwing to the possibility to perform a complete assessment of all pelvic compartments at one time, MRI represents the best imaging technique for preoperative staging of endometriosis, in order to choose the more appropriate surgical approach and to plan a multidisciplinary team work.Teaching Points• Endometriosis includes ovarian endometriomas, peritoneal implants and deep pelvic endometriosis.• MRI is a second-line imaging technique after US.• Deep pelvic endometriosis is associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility.• Endometriosis is characterized by considerable diagnostic delay.• MRI is the best imaging technique for preoperative staging of endometriosis.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research