MRI in distal vaginal atresia

Magnetric resonance imaging in two young females with abdominal pain revealed vaginal atresia with massive hematocolpos but a normal cervix and uterine body. Information obtained with MRI was superior to ultrasound and CT and is suggested as the examination of choice prior to surgical correction.

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1991-05, Vol.21 (4), p.281-283
Main Authors: HUGOSSON, C, JORULF, H, BAKRI, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Cervix Uteri - anatomy & histology
Female
Hematocolpos - diagnosis
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Uterus - anatomy & histology
Vagina - abnormalities
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Summary:Magnetric resonance imaging in two young females with abdominal pain revealed vaginal atresia with massive hematocolpos but a normal cervix and uterine body. Information obtained with MRI was superior to ultrasound and CT and is suggested as the examination of choice prior to surgical correction.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02018625