부산대학교 도서관

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the most accurate imaging technique for detection and evaluation of uterine leiomyomas. Therefore, MR imaging is the imaging modality of choice before uterine artery embolization (UAE). Advantage of MR imaging over other imaging modalities include a large field of view, high contrast resolution, improved anatomic detail, and the ability to detect other pelvic pathologies. MR angiography also has a useful role in the evaluation of pelvic vascular anatomy. MR imaging allows diagnosis of leiomyoma with a high level of confidence. However, we should keep in mind that definite differential diagnosis of uterine sarcomas and benign leiomyoma with MR imaging still has some limitation.