Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014
OBE164
Imaging Features of Tamoxifen Therapy on the Endometrium and Uterus
Education Exhibits
Presented in 2014
Certificate of Merit
Nirvikar Dahiya MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Christine O. Menias MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Mariam Moshiri MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Reed Elsevier
Author, Reed Elsevier
Maitray D. Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Akram Mohamed Shaaban MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Contributor, Amirsys, Inc
Cary Lynn Siegel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Purpose/Aim:
- To familiarize radiologists with different imaging manifestations of Tamoxifen induced changes in the uterus of women who are being treated for breast cancer
- To review indications, post treatment changes, complications, management implications, and role of the radiologist in such patients
- To discuss various imaging options for follow-up, and implications of each for management
Content organization:
- Introduction role and use of tamoxifen therapy
- Discuss the potential changes of tamoxifen therapy to the endometrium and uterus
o Endometrial hyperplasia
o Endometrial polyps
o Endometrial cystic change
o Endometrial carcinoma
o Coexisting Leiomyomas, adenomyosis
- Discuss imaging modalities and features of tamoxifen therapy
o Transvaginal ultrasound and sonohysterogram
o Role of MRI
o Hysteroscopic correlation
- Summary and Conclusion
Summary:
The purpose of this exhibit is to review the spectrum of uterine and endometrial findings at transvaginal US, hysterosonography , CT and MRI in women with breast cancer undergoing tamoxifen therapy. Various pathologic conditions produced within the uterus by this therapy will be discussed and illustrated. Potential pitfalls and mimics will also be reviewed.
http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14002636/14002636_5d29.pdf
Dahiya, N,
Menias, C,
Moshiri, M,
Patel, M,
Shaaban, A,
Siegel, C,
Imaging Features of Tamoxifen Therapy on the Endometrium and Uterus. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002636.html