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Published on: April 17, 2019
Features of the hypointense solid lesions in the female pelvis on T2-weighted MRI
1Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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.
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