Imaging of cervical pathology

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Mar;52(1):94-111. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e31819617f1.

Abstract

A variety of benign and malignant entities affect the uterine cervix. These are discussed and illustrated. Cross-sectional and functional imaging can improve the accuracy of traditional clinical cervical cancer staging. Emphasis is placed on magnetic resonance imaging for initial staging and fused positron emission tomography-computed tomography for restaging and surveillance. The imaging appearance of benign cervical pathology is reviewed with ultrasonography as the first-line imaging modality and magnetic resonance imaging for problem solving in difficult cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cervix Uteri / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Cervical Diseases / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology