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Benign and Suspicious Ovarian Masses—MR Imaging Criteria for Characterization : Pictorial Review
Joint Authors
Bonomo, L.
Ninivaggi, V.
Gui, B.
Miccò, M.
De Gaetano, A. M.
Valentini, A. L.
Mingote, M. C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ovarian masses present a special diagnostic challenge when imaging findings cannot be categorized into benign or malignant pathology.
Ultrasonography (US), Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are currently used to evaluate ovarian tumors.
US is the first-line imaging investigation for suspected adnexal masses.
Color Doppler US helps the diagnosis identifying vascularized components within the mass.
CT is commonly performed in preoperative evaluation of a suspected ovarian malignancy, but it exposes patients to radiation.
When US findings are nondiagnostic or equivocal, MRI can be a valuable problem solving tool, useful to give also surgical planning information.
MRI is well known to provide accurate information about hemorrhage, fat, and collagen.
It is able to identify different types of tissue contained in pelvic masses, distinguishing benign from malignant ovarian tumors.
The knowledge of clinical syndromes and MRI features of these conditions is crucial in establishing an accurate diagnosis and determining appropriate treatment.
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate MRI findings in neoplastic and non-neoplastic ovarian masses, which were assessed into three groups: cystic, solid, and solid/cystic lesions.
MRI criteria for the correct diagnosis and characteristics for differentiating benign from malignant conditions are shown in this paper.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Valentini, A. L.& Gui, B.& Miccò, M.& Mingote, M. C.& De Gaetano, A. M.& Ninivaggi, V.…[et al.]. 2012. Benign and Suspicious Ovarian Masses—MR Imaging Criteria for Characterization : Pictorial Review. Journal of Oncology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Valentini, A. L.…[et al.]. Benign and Suspicious Ovarian Masses—MR Imaging Criteria for Characterization : Pictorial Review. Journal of Oncology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Valentini, A. L.& Gui, B.& Miccò, M.& Mingote, M. C.& De Gaetano, A. M.& Ninivaggi, V.…[et al.]. Benign and Suspicious Ovarian Masses—MR Imaging Criteria for Characterization : Pictorial Review. Journal of Oncology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475038
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475038