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

ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition of unknown aetiology that primarily affects women of reproductive age. The accepted first-line imaging modality is pelvic ultrasound. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly performed as an additional investigation in complex cases and for surgical planning. There is currently no international consensus regarding patient preparation, MRI protocols or reporting criteria. Our aim was to develop clinical guidelines for MRI evaluation of pelvic endometriosis based on literature evidence and consensus expert opinion. This work was performed by a group of radiologists from the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), experts in gynaecological imaging and a gynaecologist expert in methodology. The group discussed indicat

SUBMITTER: Bazot M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5486785 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature