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Erschienen in: European Radiology 4/2012

01.04.2012 | Magnetic Resonance

Effectiveness of semi-quantitative multiphase dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI as a predictor of malignancy in complex adnexal masses: radiological and pathological correlation

verfasst von: Livia Bernardin, Philip Dilks, Sidath Liyanage, Marc E. Miquel, Anju Sahdev, Andrea Rockall

Erschienen in: European Radiology | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

Objectives

To determine whether threshold criteria using semi-quantitative multiphase-dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE- MRI) can improve prediction of malignancy in complex adnexal masses.

Methods

MRI features of 70 complex adnexal masses with enhancing components in 63 patients were reviewed and correlated with histopathology (n = 67) or radiological follow-up (n = 3). Masses were categorised as benign (n = 34) or borderline/invasive malignant (n = 36). Borderline lesions (n = 6) were also analysed separately. Using the semi-quantitative breast analysis software, regions of interest were drawn around the most avidly enhancing component of each lesion. Maximum absolute enhancement of signal intensities (SImax), maximum relative enhancement (SIrel) and wash-in rate (WIR) were recorded. Optimal threshold criteria were established to predict borderline/invasive malignancy.

Results

There was a significant difference in mean SImax (P < 0.05), SIrel (P < 0.01) and WIR (P < 0.001) between benign and borderline/invasive malignant groups. A cut-off WIR ≥9.5 l/s had a specificity of 88% and positive predictive value of 86% for predicting malignancy, significantly better than conventional MRI (62%, P < 0.01). WIR <8.2 l/s had a negative predictive value of 94%.

Conclusion

Threshold criteria using semi-quantitative multiphase DCE-MRI improves specificity in the prediction of malignancy in complex adnexal masses with enhancing components and is complementary to standard qualitative assessment.

Key Points

Semi-quantitative DCE-MRI threshold criteria are effective for predicting ovarian malignancy
The surgical approach may be altered depending on DCE-MRI threshold criteria analysis
Borderline tumours demonstrate significant overlap with benign lesions using DCE-MRI threshold criteria
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Metadaten
Titel
Effectiveness of semi-quantitative multiphase dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI as a predictor of malignancy in complex adnexal masses: radiological and pathological correlation
verfasst von
Livia Bernardin
Philip Dilks
Sidath Liyanage
Marc E. Miquel
Anju Sahdev
Andrea Rockall
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Radiology / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-011-2331-z

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