Magnetic resonance imaging of the ischiorectal fossa: spectrum of disease.
OBJECTIVE
Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies are widely used to assess the rectum, anal canal, and their environment. The purpose of this article is to review the current role of MRI in the evaluation of diseases involving the ischiorectal fossa and their imaging features.


CONCLUSIONS
The radiologist plays an essential role in the evaluation of some conditions typically located in this space and of other conditions that occasionally involve this area or invade the ischioanal space. The accurate assessment of these diseases that MRI provides further cements its role as the primary technique for the evaluation of pelvic pathology.
Hoeffel
Christine
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Department of Radiology, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, 184 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75571 Paris Cedex 12, France. christine.hoeffel@sat.ap-hop-paris.fr
Crema
Michel Daoud
MD
Azizi
Louisa
L
Lewin
Maité
M
Monnier-Cholley
Laurence
L
Arrivé
Lionel
L
Tubiana
Jean-Michel
JM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008875:Middle Aged; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology*