Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
MR, CT, Oncology, Genital / Reproductive system female, Staging, Neoplasia, Obstetrics
Authors:
R. Patel, P. WYLIE, R. Patel, N. Bharwani; London/UK
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2011/C-1373
Learning objectives
The staging of endometrial carcinoma is surgical,
however imaging plays a paramount role in evaluating and defining local extent of these tumours as well as in subsequent management and follow up. Several controversies existed with the previous International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging system,
which have now been addressed in the revised system introduced in 2009. MRI has an important role in local staging and imaging influences subsequent surgical management.
In this poster we will present the 2009 FIGO staging for endometrial carcinoma with the rationale behind the recent changes. We will also review the optimised magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol for endometrial carcinoma staging,
as proposed by the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) in 2009.
Each stage of endometrial carcinoma will be described in detail and illustrated by MRI examples.