The Role of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Gynecologic Oncology

PET Clin. 2018 Apr;13(2):127-141. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2017.11.002. Epub 2018 Jan 10.

Abstract

This article discusses the role of Computed tomography (CT) and MR imaging in gynecologic malignancies by reviewing epidemiology, histologic subtypes, and staging systems. Imaging findings specific to different gynecologic malignancies on CT and MR imaging are reviewed and the advantages of each imaging modality discussed. Imaging of endometrial, cervical, and ovarian cancer is reviewed in depth, with a brief discussion of rare gynecologic cancers.

Keywords: Cervical; Computed tomography (CT); Endometrial; Gynecology; International federation of gynecology and obstetrics (FIGO) classification system; Magnetic resonance (MR); Malignancy; Ovarian.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnostic imaging*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / pathology*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Medical Oncology / standards
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology