Victor Frank Sai MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Maitraya K. Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Simin Bahrami MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To review the spectrum of MR imaging characteristics of different fibroid subtypes and fibroid mimics 2. To highlight imaging characteristics and patient factors that have specific treatment implications 3. To review an MRI interpretation approach with specific emphasis on fibroid treatment implications

1. Review of MR imaging characteristics of different fibroid subtypes:  Signal characteristics including diffusion weighted imaging Enhancement patterns Location and size  2. Review of imaging characteristics of fibroid mimics 3. Brief overview of various fibroid treatment options including uterine artery embolization and MR guided focused ultrasound 4. Comprehensive MRI interpretation algorithm that delineates fibroid characteristics in the context of treatment implications

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Sai, V, Patel, M, Bahrami, S, My Oh Myoma!  Treatment Implications of Uterine Fibroid MR Imaging Characteristics .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012699.html