European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) Guidelines: MR Imaging of Leiomyomas

• DOI: 10.1007/s00330-017-5157-5
• Publication Date: 2018-02-28T09:21:51Z
• Authors: Rahel A. Kubik-Huch; Michael Weston; Stephanie Nougaret; Henrik Leonhardt; Isabelle Thomassi...; Mariana Horta; Teresa Margarida ...; Cristina Maciel; Andrea Rockall; Rosemarie Forstner
• Keywords: Neuroradiology; Interventional radiology; Uterine Leiomyoma

The aim of the Female Pelvic Imaging Working Group European Society Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) was to develop imaging guidelines for MR work-up in patients with known or suspected uterine leiomyomas.Guidelines leiomyomas were defined based on a survey distributed all members working group, an expert consensus meeting at Congress (ECR) 2017 and critical review literature.The 25 returned questionnaires as well have shown reasonable homogeneity practice among institutions. Expert literature lead optimized MRI protocol image leiomyomas. Recommendations include indications imaging, patient preparation, protocols reporting criteria. incremental value functional (DWI, DCE) is highlighted role angiography discussed.MRI offers outstanding reproducible map size, site distribution A standardised method ensures that salient features are recognised. These current radiologists field female pelvic also incorporate essentials published leiomyomas.• allows comprehensive mapping size • Basic comprise T2W T1W sequences centered uterus. Standardized pivotal information leiomyomas, uterus differential diagnosis. aids differentiation from other benign malignant entities, including leiomyosarcoma.