title: Diagnostic imaging and vascular embolization for uterine leiomyomas.
abstract: This review article explains the relatively new therapy method of vascular embolization for leiomyomas of the uterus. The current concepts of diagnostic imaging of uterine leiomyomas with emphasis on preembolization imaging and postembolization follow-up are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48019-0030, USA.
authors.forename: Gisela C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Mueller
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Gemmete
authors.forename: Ruth C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Carlos
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*