More Than Just 2 Layers: A Comprehensive Multimodality Imaging Review of Endometrial Abnormalities

Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2020 Nov-Dec;49(6):431-446. doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.06.008. Epub 2019 Jun 29.

Abstract

Endometrial abnormalities develop in female patients of all ages. Symptoms related to endometrial pathologies are among the most common causes of gynecologist office visits, with the radiologists playing an important role in endometrial evaluation. In some instances, the radiologist may be the first physician to note endometrial pathology. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive review of radiologic modalities utilized in the evaluation of the endometrium, as well as the imaging appearance of various endometrial disease processes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometrium / anatomy & histology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Multimodal Imaging*
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Uterine Diseases / pathology