The present paper compares the results of MRT with sonography in 64 patients with tumours of the adnexa in 35 patients examined by CT. There was no difference between these three imaging methods as regards lateralisation of the lesion. MRT provided better differentiation because of the excellent demonstration of the uterus and of tumours of the adnexa. Detailed tissue characterisation, particularly as regards cystic lesions, provides improved diagnostic information. MRT has problems, however, because of its low spatial resolution and the difficulty in differentiation from bowel loops. At present sonography and CT is better at establishing a differential diagnosis. CT remains the method of choice for tumour staging.