[Evaluation of muscle layer of the uterine body by dynamic MRI].
Gd-DTPA enhanced dynamic MR imaging was performed in 11 normal uteri using a 1.5-T MR unit in order to analyze normal dynamic patterns. After intravenous bolus administration of Gd-DTPA, dynamic study was performed with serial imaging-gradient echo (FLASH). In most cases of normal uteri, early enhancement was shown in peripheral zone that was similar to be junctional zone, forming inner region of muscle layer.
Itoh
K
K
Department of Radiology, Yamaguchi University, School of Medicine.
Honjoh
K
K
Suda
H
H
Homma
Y
Y
Hatanaka
M
M
Chouji
T
T
Uchisako
H
H
Kuramitsu
T
T
Tanaka
N
N
Nakaki
H
H
D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA