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MR and CT Techniques

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and com- puted tomography (CT) are routinely used in female pelvis imaging. MRI is primarily useful for locoregional characterization of benign and malignant diseases. CT is less accurate in locoregional evaluation, but remains useful in the follow-up of treated gynecological malignancies, as well as in the setting of emergency and in the guidance of biopsies. Although transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography (US) is not under the scope of this chapter, it remains the first-line imaging method for most gynecological conditions.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa CentralLisbonPortugal
  2. 2.Hospital Lus00EDadas de LisboaLisbonPortugal
  3. 3.New Medical SchoolLisbonPortugal
  4. 4.Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco GentilLisbonPortugal

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