MR imaging of the bladder.
MR imaging is a useful modality for evaluating diseases of the bladder. MR imaging can detect and stage bladder cancer by determining the presence and depth of muscle invasion. Direct multiplanar imaging and superb soft-tissue contrast make MR imaging an ideal modality for evaluating less common neoplastic diseases of the bladder, such as urachal carcinoma, and tumors that develop within bladder diverticula. Dynamic breath-held fast T2-weighted imaging can evaluate for cystocele and other components of pelvic floor relaxation.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 1st Floor Founders-MRI, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA.
Gautham K
GK
Mallampati
Evan S
ES
Siegelman
D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology