Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Solid pelvic masses caused by endometriosis: MR imaging features

E S Siegelman1, E Outwater, T Wang

  • 1Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The IMAP-Ultra Energetic Neutral Atom (ENA) Imager.

Space science reviews·2025
Same author

Interstellar Mapping And Acceleration Probe: The NASA IMAP Mission.

Space science reviews·2025
Same author

Closed Fluxtubes and Dispersive Proton Conics at Jupiter's Polar Cap.

Geophysical research letters·2022
Same author

Pluto's Interaction With Energetic Heliospheric Ions.

Journal of geophysical research. Space physics·2022
Same author

Charge-State-Dependent Energization of Suprathermal Ions During Substorm Injections Observed by MMS in the Magnetotail.

Journal of geophysical research. Space physics·2020
Same author

High-Energy (>10 MeV) Oxygen and Sulfur Ions Observed at Jupiter From Pulse Width Measurements of the JEDI Sensors.

Geophysical research letters·2020

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging can identify solid masses in pelvic endometriosis. These findings may help differentiate endometriosis from peritoneal metastases, aiding diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Solid fibrotic nodules of endometriosis can mimic peritoneal metastases on imaging.
  • Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the magnetic resonance (MR) appearance of solid masses associated with pelvic endometriosis.
  • To identify imaging features that distinguish endometriosis from peritoneal metastases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pelvic MR images from 13 patients with pathologically proven endometriosis.
  • Analysis of signal intensity, size, and enhancement patterns of eight detected solid peritoneal masses by two radiologists.

Main Results:

  • Eight solid masses (1-5 cm) were identified in the cul-de-sac, bladder, and rectal walls.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Seven masses showed intermediate T1, low T2 signal intensity, and contrast enhancement on MR imaging.
  • Histopathology confirmed fibrosis with endometriosis in surgically sampled masses.

    • Conclusions:

    • MR imaging demonstrates enhancing solid masses in patients with endometriosis.
    • Specific MR features of these masses may aid in differentiating endometriosis from peritoneal metastases.