PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of collagen-binding ⁶⁸Ga-CBP8 PET/MR for the noninvasive detection of deep infiltrating endometriosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A single-case exploratory application of ⁶⁸Ga-CBP8 PET/MR was conducted in a …
Endometriosis is a chronic multisystem disease caused by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the endometrial canal, inciting inflammation and fibrosis. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and MRI have replaced diagnostic laparoscopy …
Patient-centered endometriosis management tailored to the individual patient's subset of symptoms often requires highly sensitive and specific preoperative imaging. In the setting of a present ongoing learning curve among radiologists who i…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Previous modeling data suggest ovarian conservation up to age 65 for women without adnexal disease and at average risk of ovarian cancer because of an increase in mortality associated with ovarian removal. Recent modeling…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adenomyosis has recently been associated with infertility. Relief of bleeding and pain has been demonstrated with medical and surgical therapy. Less is known about reproductive outcomes after treatment. RECENT FINDINGS: …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The current gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis is laparoscopy with tissue biopsy. This review presents new evidence regarding advanced imaging for more optimal clinical assessment and preoperative evaluation for e…