Time-resolved MR angiography as a useful sequence for assessment of ovarian vein reflux.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the imaging characteristics of ovarian vein reflux using time-resolved MR angiography (TR-MRA). One hundred consecutive female patients underwent TR-MRA of the pelvis to evaluate suspected or known pelvic pathology. Findings of ovarian vein reflux, ovarian vein dilation, and periuterine varices were analyzed and correlated with symptoms of pelvic pain.


CONCLUSIONS
Overall, TR-MRA is a useful sequence for the assessment of ovarian vein reflux, which may aid the evaluation of pelvic congestion syndrome.
Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Charles Y
CY
Kim
Michael J
MJ
Miller
Elmar M
EM
Merkle
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D008536:Meglumine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D008875:Middle Aged; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013577:Syndrome; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; C064572:gadobenic acid; D008536:Meglumine