Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2022, Vol. 60 ›› Issue (7): 56-65.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2022.0214

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Diagnosis of adenomyosis using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging

TAO Guowei1, WANG Fang2, DONG Xiangyi1, XU Yaxuan1, ZHAO Linli1, HU Beibei3   

  1. 1. Department of Ultrasound, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China;
    2. Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China;
    3. Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University(Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital), Jinan 250014, Shandong, China
  • Published:2022-07-27

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Abstract: With the development of medical imaging technology, the role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)in the evaluation of adenomyosis has been increasingly recognized in clinical work. Transvaginal ultrasound(TVUS)remains the first-line diagnostic method for adenomyosis and MRI can serve as a complementary tool. The purpose of this study is to review the imaging-pathological correlation, classification, ultrasonic and MRI features, standardized description of adenomyosis, advances in ultrasound techniques, and classification evaluation of MRI.

Key words: Adenomyosis, Ultrasound, Magnetic resonance imaging, Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, Elastography

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