Imaging of vascular disorders of the female pelvis.
Clinical presentation of vascular disorders of female pelvis including placental adhesion, retained product of conception, ovarian venous thrombosis, varices, torsion and haemorrhagic infarct of ovary is often non-specific. Because of its availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness, ultrasound is the first investigation of choice. Computed tomography and MRI clearly depict the pelvic and retroperitoneal anatomy. This pictorial essay illustrates the complementary role of US, CT, and MRI in diagnosing vascular disorders of female pelvis.
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Department of Radiology, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. puimarg@yahoo.ca
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / Q000379:methods*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*