CT findings after uterine artery embolization.
Asymptomatic uterine leiomyoma can be detected on routine computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis. Leiomyomas have been described as low attenuation masses that can disrupt the smooth contour of a normal uterus. Four women underwent uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma. CT findings include initial retention of contrast in fibroids the day of the procedure and central necrosis of the fibroid with subsequent cavitation as early as 1 month postprocedure.
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Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1720, USA.
Bonilla
S M
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Goodwin
S C
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Chen
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Wong
G C
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Lai
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A
Yegul
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DeLeon
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D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries; D003287:Contrast Media; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000628:therapy; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*
D003287:Contrast Media; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol