MRI Diagnosis of Uterine Leiomyoma
- VernacularTitle:子宫平滑肌瘤的MRI诊断
- Author:
Hongguo WANG
;
Zhenmin HU
;
Jian LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
uterine leiomyoma;
magnetic resonance imaging;
ultrasound
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the MRI features and the diagnostic value of uterine leiomyoma.Methods All cases were examinated by MRI and ultrasound.Retrospective analysis of MRI manifestations of 71 uterine leiomyomas in 32 patients in combination with the results of operation and pathology was carried out and was compared with ultrasound findings.Results The MRI features of the tumors were:intermediate or slightly low signal intensity on T 1WI and low signal intensity on T 2WI,patch hyperintense areas were seen in degenerated leiomyoma on T 2WI,there were clear margins in all tumors and capsules in most tumors(55/71).MRI was superior to sonography in showing
