III.6 Tamoxifen-induced changes of the uterus: MRI features

The aims of this study were to evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of tamoxifeninduced changes in the uterus and to assess whether they can be distinguished from endometrial cancer. The patient population included 31 postmenopausal women treated with tamoxifen (group I) and 13 pat...

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Published in:European journal of cancer (1990) 1998, Vol.34, p.S36-S37
Main Authors: Van Hoe, L., Gryspeerdt, S., Bloemen, H., Timmerman, D., Neven, P., Marchal, G., Vergote, I.
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Language:English
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Summary:The aims of this study were to evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of tamoxifeninduced changes in the uterus and to assess whether they can be distinguished from endometrial cancer. The patient population included 31 postmenopausal women treated with tamoxifen (group I) and 13 patients with endometrial cancer (group II). MR images were analysed in random order and morphologic features were described. 32 out of 39 benign polyps (82%) and 2 malignant tumours were detected by MRI in patients of group I. In group II, MRI visualised 8 carcinomas. Benign and malignant lesions showed remarkably different morphologic features and enhancement patterns. Lesions sufficiently large to be detected with MRI can be characterised with confidence.
ISSN:0959-8049
1879-0852
DOI:10.1016/S0959-8049(98)00104-X