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01.02.2016 | Review Article

MRI of female urethra and periurethral pathologies

verfasst von: Malak Itani, Ania Kielar, Christine O. Menias, Manjiri K. Dighe, Venkat Surabhi, Srinivasa R. Prasad, Ryan O’Malley, Kiran Gangadhar, Neeraj Lalwani

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 2/2016

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Accurate diagnosis of a wide spectrum of urethral/periurethral pathologies in women remains challenging due to its anatomical location and nonspecific clinical presentations. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as the modality of choice for diagnosing female urethral and periurethral pathologies due to its multiplanar scanning capability, superior soft tissue differentiation, noninvasive nature, and overall excellent contrast resolution.

Methods

In this narrative review, we describe the use of MRI to visualize the female urethra and periurethral pathologies.

Results

MRI can confidently characterize lesions into cystic or solid, provide a more succinct differential diagnosis, and in some cases provide a specific and accurate diagnosis, enabling surgeons to prepare a roadmap before operative procedure. Moreover, functional MRI can be useful to assess dynamic disorders such as urethral hypermobility.

Conclusions

We provide a comprehensive review of normal MR anatomy of the female urethra, as well as the MR features of practically important urethral and periurethral lesions.

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Titel: MRI of female urethra and periurethral pathologies
verfasst von: Malak Itani
Ania Kielar
Christine O. Menias
Manjiri K. Dighe
Venkat Surabhi
Srinivasa R. Prasad
Ryan O’Malley
Kiran Gangadhar
Neeraj Lalwani
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2016
Verlag: Springer London
Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2790-x

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