Diagnostic imaging and vascular embolization for uterine leiomyomas

Gisela C Mueller; Joseph J Gemmete; Ruth C Carlos

doi:10.1055/s-2004-828619

Diagnostic imaging and vascular embolization for uterine leiomyomas

Semin Reprod Med. 2004 May;22(2):131-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-828619.

Authors

Gisela C Mueller¹, Joseph J Gemmete, Ruth C Carlos

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48019-0030, USA.

PMID: 15164308
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828619

Abstract

This review article explains the relatively new therapy method of vascular embolization for leiomyomas of the uterus. The current concepts of diagnostic imaging of uterine leiomyomas with emphasis on preembolization imaging and postembolization follow-up are presented.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diagnostic Imaging*
Embolization, Therapeutic*
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
Leiomyoma / therapy*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*