Pictorial review: rectosigmoid endometriosis on MRI with gel opacification after rectosigmoid colon cleansing.
Posterior deeply infiltrating endometriosis (PDIE) is an invalidating disorder that may involve the rectosigmoid colon. MRI with gel opacification after rectosigmoid colon cleansing improves visualization of rectosigmoid endometriosis. Nonetheless, the depth of bowel wall infiltration is still difficult to assess. In this regard, the use of high-frequency echoendoscope may be needed. Recognition of rectosigmoid endometriosis is important to establish a correct diagnosis and provide counseling and appropriate therapy.
Department of Imaging, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. pierre.loubeyre@hcuge.ch
Pierre
P
Loubeyre
Michele
M
Copercini
Jean Louis
JL
Frossard
Jean Marie
JM
Wenger
Patrick
P
Petignat
D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019160:Endosonography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
D003287:Contrast Media; D005782:Gels