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MRI Protocol of Female Pelvis  

Shin, Yu-Ri (Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Rha, Sung-Eun (Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
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Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging / v.14, no.1, 2010 , pp. 1-9 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although ultrasonography is the most commonly used first-line imaging modality of the female pelvis because of diagnostic accuracy, low cost and safety, MRI is the best imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of the female pelvis. The indication of female pelvis MRI is diverse and includes the evaluation of M$\ddot{u}$llerian duct anomaly, differential diagnosis and characterization of uterine and ovarian tumors, and staging of malignant uterine and ovarian tumors. Understanding of MR protocols according to the specific gynecologic pathology allows accurate diagnosis and proper patient management.
Keywords
Protocol; Uterus; Ovary; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
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