MRI and pelvic abscesses: a pictorial review

Mélanie Térébus Loock; Paul Fornès; Philippe Soyer; Olivier Graesslin; Clarisse Lafont; Christine Hoeffel

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.01.004

MRI and pelvic abscesses: a pictorial review

Clin Imaging. 2012 Sep-Oct;36(5):425-31. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.01.004. Epub 2012 Jun 8.

Authors

Mélanie Térébus Loock¹, Paul Fornès, Philippe Soyer, Olivier Graesslin, Clarisse Lafont, Christine Hoeffel

Affiliation

¹ Pôle d'Imagerie, Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Robert Debré, Avenue du Général Koenig, 51092 Reims Cedex, France. mloock@chu-reims.fr

PMID: 22920342
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.01.004

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our article was to review the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of pelvic abscesses. Pelvic abscesses account for a wide range of abnormalities from various etiologies.

Conclusion: MRI is being increasingly used for pelvic exploration. Radiologists must thus be aware of their features and characteristics.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abscess / diagnosis*
Abscess / etiology
Abscess / pathology
Contrast Media
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Pelvis / pathology*
Risk Factors

Substances

Contrast Media