CT findings after uterine artery embolization

Asymptomatic uterine leiomyoma can be detected on routine computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis. Leiomyomas have been described as low attenuation masses that can disrupt the smooth contour of a normal uterus. Four women underwent uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma....

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Published inJournal of computer assisted tomography Vol. 24; no. 6; p. 846
Main Authors Vott, S, Bonilla, S M, Goodwin, S C, Chen, G, Wong, G C, Lai, A, Yegul, T, DeLeon, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2000
Subjects
Adult
Arteries
Contrast Media
Embolization, Therapeutic - methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable - therapeutic use
Humans
Leiomyoma - diagnostic imaging
Leiomyoma - therapy
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - therapy
Polyvinyl Alcohol - therapeutic use
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Uterine Hemorrhage - therapy
Uterine Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Uterine Neoplasms - therapy
Uterus - blood supply
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Summary:Asymptomatic uterine leiomyoma can be detected on routine computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis. Leiomyomas have been described as low attenuation masses that can disrupt the smooth contour of a normal uterus. Four women underwent uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma. CT findings include initial retention of contrast in fibroids the day of the procedure and central necrosis of the fibroid with subsequent cavitation as early as 1 month postprocedure.
ISSN:0363-8715
DOI:10.1097/00004728-200011000-00004