Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8606703 | Imagerie de la Femme | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition of unknown aetiology that primarily affects women of reproductive age. The accepted first-line imaging modality is pelvic ultrasound. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly performed as an additional investigation in complex cases and for surgical planning. There is currently no international consensus regarding patient preparation, MRI protocols or reporting criteria. Our aim was to develop clinical guidelines for MRI evaluation of pelvic endometriosis based on literature evidence and consensus expert opinion. This work was performed by a group of radiologists from the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), experts in gynaecological imaging, and a gynaecologist expert in methodology. The group discussed indications for MRI, technical requirements, patient preparation, MRI protocols and criteria for the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis on MRI. The expert panel proposed a final recommendation for each criterion using Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (OCEBM) 2011 levels of evidence.
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Marc Bazot, Nishat Bharwani, Cyrille Huchon, Karen Kinkel-Trugli, Teresa Margarida Cunha, Algesira Guerra, Lucia Manganaro, Laura Bunesch, Aki Kido, Kaori Togashi, Isabelle Thomassin-Naggara, Andrea Rockall,