RSNA 2006 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2006


LL-OB3193

MR Imaging of Mullerian Duct Anomalies: A Pictorial Review

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2006

Participants

Maria angela Santos Nothaft MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Leonardo Pimentel Marcal MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Rodrigo Melo Baptista MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Francisco Homero Coelho MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Richard Volpato MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Luiz Aberto Sobral MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

PURPOSE/AIM

The purpose of this exhibit is: A. To discuss the use of MR Imaging in the diagnosis and evaluation of congenital anomalies of the female genital tract. B. To review the key MR imaging features of anomalies of mullerian duct formation and fusion and the importance of accurate diagnosis prior to therapeutic intervention.

CONTENT ORGANIZATION

Classification of mullerian anomalies as proposed by the American Fertility Society. MR technique and protocol (the need for endovaginal contrast). Various cases of mullerian duct anomalies of fusion and formation will be shown, all performed in high field strength magnets utilizing endovaginal contrast (ultrasound jelly). Key differential diagnostic points will be highlighted in the discussion of each case, including management (transabdominal surgery vs hysteroscopic metropasty). Summary.

SUMMARY

Mullerian anomalies have an estimeted prevalence of 2 to 3% and comprise a wide spectrum of uterovaginal anomalies, including varying degrees of uterine and vaginal fusion and uterine septal resorption, which may be associated with cornual atresia or hypoplasia. Imaging plays a key role in diagnosis and reconstructive management of patients, distinguishing anomalies which require transabdominal surgery from the ones that can be managed hysteroscopicaly.

Cite This Abstract

Nothaft, M, Marcal, L, Baptista, R, Coelho, F, Volpato, R, Sobral, L, MR Imaging of Mullerian Duct Anomalies: A Pictorial Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2006 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 1, 2006 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2006/4433701.html