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MR imaging of malignant uterine disease

Abstract

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of patients with known uterine malignancy. This paper reviews the FIGO staging system of cervical and endometrial carcinoma and how the various stages impact on patient management, thereby allowing the radiologist to tailor the report according to 'what the clinician needs to know'. The MR imaging findings as well as potential pitfalls of the FIGO staging system are illustrated. Clear guidelines on the MR staging criteria are provided and the relative accuracy of MR and ultrasound (US)/computed tomography (CT) for the various stages is discussed. Ways of optimizing MR imaging of uterine carcinoma are also presented, as well as specific imaging signs of uterine sarcomas.

Author

Caroline Reinhold

Contact Details

Corresponding address:
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Montreal General Hospital, Room C5 118,
1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A4, Canada

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging Volume 7 Special Issue A
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2007.9007

Date Posted

1 October 2007

Open Access is provided for this article.