title: Features of the hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted MRI.
abstract: Most solid lesions in the female pelvis appearing hyperintense on T2-weighted images should be interpreted as malignant. In contrast, if the solid lesions in the female pelvis appear hypointense on T2-weighted images they may be benign. The characteristic imaging features of hyperintense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted images are well known, but various unusual causes and imaging features of hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted images can be particularly misleading. Therefore, careful assessment of hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted images is warranted. In this article, we demonstrate a variety of hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted images. Familiarity with the clinical setting and imaging features of hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted images will facilitate prompt, accurate diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Bin
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008875:Middle Aged; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: T2-weighted image; hypointensity; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); solid lesion; tissue characterization