MR-based diagnosis and staging of female pelvic neoplasms

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is known as the cross-sectional imaging modality of choice for evaluation of the female pelvis due to an excellent soft tissue contrast and its high resolution images. It provides morphologic and functional sequences and is commonly used for evaluation of a sonographically indeterminate adnexal mass, for differentiation and characterization of pelvic organ lesions, as well as for tumor staging and therapy monitoring during/after treatment. This article gives insights into the currently valid implementation of MR-imaging, tailored to the different female pelvic organs and its special features.