ESUR consensus MRI for endometriosis: protocol, lexicon, and compartment-based analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To propose an update of ESUR endometriosis guidelines to reflect advances in MRI protocol and lexicon.

Methods

A literature search was followed by a DELPHI process among 20 experts.

Results

Pre-imaging preparation, including fasting, antiperistaltic agents, moderate bladder filling, and bowel preparation, is recommended. A comprehensive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol should include multiplanar T2W, T1W, and sequences covering the kidneys. Superficial endometriosis should be described on T1WFS as high signal intensity foci on the peritoneal surface. Endometriomas should be described in terms of multiplicity, signal intensity, central or peripheral location, and bilaterality. MRI evaluation of deep pelvic endometriosis (DE) should be performed by di

SUBMITTER: Thomassin-Naggara I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559084 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature