title: Gynecologic imaging: current and emerging applications.
abstract: Common diagnostic challenges in gynecology and the role of imaging in their evaluation are reviewed. Etiologies of abnormal uterine bleeding identified on pelvic sonography and sonohysterography are presented. An algorithmic approach for characterizing an incidentally detected adnexal mass and use of magnetic resonance imaging for definitive diagnosis are discussed. Finally, the role of F18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the management of gynecological malignancies, and pitfalls associated with their use are examined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, White 270, 55 Fruit Street, Boston MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Iyer
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18