What to Expect When They are Expecting: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Acute Abdomen and Pelvis in Pregnancy

Abstract In this article, we discuss the challenges in the diagnosis of acute abdominopelvic pain in pregnant patients, role of imaging, and advantages of MRI over other modalities. Methods consist of pictorial review. We review the differential diagnoses and illustrate the MRI findings in pregnant...

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Published in:Current problems in diagnostic radiology 2017-11, Vol.46 (6), p.423-431
Main Authors: Kotecha, Hemang M., DO, McIntosh, Lacey J., DO, MPH, Lo, Hao S., MD, Chen, Byron Y., MD, Dupuis, Carolyn S., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen - diagnostic imaging
Abdomen, Acute - diagnostic imaging
Abdomen, Acute - physiopathology
Acute Disease
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Pelvic Pain - diagnostic imaging
Pelvic Pain - physiopathology
Pelvis - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy Complications - physiopathology
Radiology
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Summary:Abstract In this article, we discuss the challenges in the diagnosis of acute abdominopelvic pain in pregnant patients, role of imaging, and advantages of MRI over other modalities. Methods consist of pictorial review. We review the differential diagnoses and illustrate the MRI findings in pregnant patients with acute abdominopelvic pain, including gastrointestinal, gynecologic, urologic, and vascular etiologies.
ISSN:0363-0188
1535-6302
DOI:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2016.12.007