European society of urogenital radiology (ESUR) guidelines: MR imaging of pelvic endometriosis

• DOI: 10.1007/s00330-016-4673-z
• Publication Date: 2016-12-05T09:17:56Z
• Authors: M. Bazot; N. Bharwani; C. Huchon; K. Kinkel; T. M. Cunha; A. Guerra; L. Manganaro; L. Buñesch; A. Kido; K. Togashi; I. Thomassin-Naggara; A. G. Rockall
• Keywords: Neuroradiology; Interventional radiology; Pelvic endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition of unknown aetiology that primarily affects women reproductive age. The accepted first-line imaging modality pelvic ultrasound. However, magnetic resonance (MRI) increasingly performed as an additional investigation in complex cases and for surgical planning. There currently no international consensus regarding patient preparation, MRI protocols or reporting criteria. Our aim was to develop clinical guidelines evaluation endometriosis based on literature evidence expert opinion. This work by group radiologists from the European Society Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), experts gynaecologist methodology. discussed indications MRI, technical requirements, criteria diagnosis MRI. panel proposed final recommendation each criterion using Oxford Centre Evidence Based Medicine (OCEBM) 2011 levels evidence.• report provides endometriosis. • Minimal optimal acquisition are provided. Recommendations best sequences