Title: MRI in Clinically Suspected Uterine and Adnexal Lesions- the Conflict Resolved
Authors: Dr Divyashree, Dr Surabhi Mehrotra, Dr Arjun Raju P
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i6.29
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluation of clinically suspected uterine and adnexal lesions.
Aim of Study: To evaluate the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in evaluation of uterine and adnexal lesions and to document the imaging characteristics and accuracy rates of MRI in patients with clinically suspected lesions.
Methods: The study was a prospective study conducted on conducted on a number of 97 patients with clinically suspected uterine and adnexal lesions.
Results: MRI was highly accurate in diagnosis and characterization of uterine and adnexal lesions. It proved effective in diagnosing early cases of cervical and endometrial carcinoma. It had a better accuracy in characterization of lesions as benign and malignant.
Key Words: MRI , uterine , adnexal lesions.
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