Progress in the application and research of MRI in uterine adenomyosis

Author: Jing-jing LU ¹ ; Meng-yan SUN ¹ ; Man-di WANG ¹
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1. Department of Radiology,Peking Union Medical College Hospital,Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science Beijing 100730,China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: uterine adenomyosis; MRI; diagnose
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics 2019;35(05):505-509
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is one of the important imaging methods for the female reproductive system.In recent years,its application value in uterine adenomyosis has been increasingly recognized in clinic.Due to its many advantages,such as clear and intuitive images,being independent of operators,multi-parameter and multi-planar imaging and so on,MRI has been mainly applied to the diagnosis and typing of uterine adenomyosis and the continuous monitoring after drug treatment.The purpose of this article is to review the manifestations and typing of uterine adenomyosis in MRI and the progress of MRI scanning technology.