Endometrial cancer: progress in the evaluation of locoregional extension by imaging techniques
Buthiau, D.; Antoine, E.; Gozy, M.; Khayat, D.; Dargent, D.
Contraception Fertilite Sexualite 24(10): 757-761
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1165-1083 PMID: 8974614 Document Number: 461177
In the evaluation of loco regional extension, MRI and ultrasound provide highly valuable information, with respect to the invasion of deep myometrium, which determines prognosis, being highly similar for the two techniques. This gives ultrasound techniques a role of primary intention for reasons of public health economics. MRI, however, improves the work-up of other types of loco regional extension, and CT scan remains an indispensable tool for evaluating overall lymph node involvement and visceral extension.