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Dilated fallopian tubes: MR imaging characteristics

E K Outwater1, E S Siegelman, P Chiowanich

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

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|July 29, 1998
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Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging effectively identifies hydrosalpinx, distinguishing it from other adnexal masses. High signal intensity on T1-weighted MR images correlates with endometriosis in the fallopian tubes.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gynecologic Imaging
  • Pelvic Pathology

Background:

  • Hydrosalpinx, a common gynecologic condition, presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Accurate differentiation from other adnexal masses is crucial for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of hydrosalpinx.
  • To evaluate the accuracy of MR imaging in differentiating hydrosalpinx from other adnexal masses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of MR imaging studies and pathologic records from 41 patients with hydrosalpinx and 38 controls.
  • Standardized MR imaging protocols including T1- and T2-weighted sequences.
  • Blinded assessment of tubal morphology and intratubal fluid characteristics by two radiologists.

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Main Results:

  • MR imaging correctly identified hydrosalpinx in 31 of 41 patients and excluded it in 34 of 38 controls.
  • Hyperintense intratubal fluid on T1-weighted images showed a significant correlation with pelvic endometriosis (P < .002).

Conclusions:

  • MR imaging is a valuable tool for depicting hydrosalpinx and differentiating it from other adnexal masses based on morphology.
  • T1-weighted hyperintensity of intratubal fluid suggests associated endometriosis.