title: MRI of gynecological neoplasm.
abstract: MRI is multiplanar, has large field of view, superior contrast resolution and no known adverse effect on the reproductive potential of ovaries. It is useful for characterizing solid, cystic or necrotic tissue, blood and fat. Contrast-enhanced MRI is also a comprehensive examination of the entire pelvis including lymph nodes, peritoneum, pelvic sidewalls, bone and muscles. It provides information about areas difficult to assess surgically, can refine staging classification, assists in planning surgery or radiotherapy and may be more cost-effective by limiting use of surgery. This is a pictorial essay of MRI assessment of female pelvic neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, McMaster University Medical Center, PO Box 2000 Station A, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5. puimarg@yahoo.ca
authors.forename: Margaret H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Pui
authors.forename: Qiu Yan
authors.initials: QY
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Guo Ping
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Fan
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media