Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of incarceration of the gravid uterus.
BACKGROUND
Incarcerated uterus is a rare condition with potentially serious complications that is often difficult to diagnose. This series shows the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).


METHODS
Five pregnant women with incarcerated uterus are presented and the MRI findings compared with MRI in normal pregnancy.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of MRI can be helpful in diagnosing this rare condition.
van Beekhuizen
Heleen J
HJ
University Medical Center Nijmegen St. Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. H.beekhuizen1@chello.nl
Bodewes
Hans W
HW
Tepe
Eveline M
EM
Oosterbaan
Herman P
HP
Kruitwagen
Roy
R
Nijland
Roel
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology