Application of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis and treatment of pelvic neoplasms / 上海第二医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the value of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic neoplasms. Methods The patients who were suspected of malignant pelvic neoplasms were performed MRI.The surgical approach was determined according to the MRI results.The MRI results were compared with operation findings and pathological reports. Results The MRI results were consistent with operation findings and pathological reports in 22 cases highly suspected of pelvic neoplasms and 15 cases with abnormal endometrial echo.Therapeutic regimen was designed for 5 cases with uterine cervix cancer according to MRI stages,and favourable surgical curative effects were obtained. Conclusion MRI provides a reliable guideline for surgical approach and may improve the outcomes.