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Abbreviations
- Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
Synonyms
- Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
Definitions
- Pre-UFE imaging
- To define anatomy and select appropriate patients
- Post-UFE imaging
- To assess response and evaluate for complications
- Other indications for UAE
- Intractable pelvic hemorrhage in setting of advanced gynecologic malignancy
- Gynecologic hemorrhage not associated with malignancy
- Iatrogenic hemorrhage from prior pelvic surgery or procedures
- Uterine vascular malformations
- Adenomyosis
- Pre-UFE imaging
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- Kurban LAS et al: Uterine artery embolization of uterine leiomyomas: predictive MRI features of volumetric response. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 216(4):967-74, 2021
- Bulman JC et al: Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):1735-50, 2012
- Deshmukh SP et al: Role of MR imaging of uterine leiomyomas before and after embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):E251-81, 2012
- Katz MD et al: Beyond hemostasis: spectrum of gynecologic and obstetric indications for transcatheter embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):1713-31, 2012
- Kroencke TJ et al: Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: percentage of infarction predicts clinical outcome. Radiology. 255(3):834-41, 2010
- Edwards RD et al: Uterine-artery embolization versus surgery for symptomatic uterine fibroids. N Engl J Med. 356(4):360-70, 2007
- Spielmann AL et al: Comparison of MRI and sonography in the preliminary evaluation for fibroid embolization. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(6):1499-504, 2006
- Ghai S et al: Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: pre- and postprocedural evaluation with US. Radiographics. 25(5):1159-72; discussion 1173-6, 2005
- Kitamura Y et al: Imaging manifestations of complications associated with uterine artery embolization. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S119-32, 2005
- Pelage JP et al: Uterine fibroid vascularization and clinical relevance to uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S99-117, 2005
- Spies JB et al: Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization of leiomyomata. Obstet Gynecol. 106(5 Pt 1):933-9, 2005
- Razavi MK et al: Angiographic classification of ovarian artery-to-uterine artery anastomoses: initial observations in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiology. 224(3):707-12, 2002
- Spies JB et al: Leiomyomata treated with uterine artery embolization: factors associated with successful symptom and imaging outcome. Radiology. 222(1):45-52, 2002
- Jha RC et al: Symptomatic fibroleiomyomata: MR imaging of the uterus before and after uterine arterial embolization. Radiology. 217(1):228-35, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
Synonyms
- Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
Definitions
- Pre-UFE imaging
- To define anatomy and select appropriate patients
- Post-UFE imaging
- To assess response and evaluate for complications
- Other indications for UAE
- Intractable pelvic hemorrhage in setting of advanced gynecologic malignancy
- Gynecologic hemorrhage not associated with malignancy
- Iatrogenic hemorrhage from prior pelvic surgery or procedures
- Uterine vascular malformations
- Adenomyosis
- Pre-UFE imaging
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Kurban LAS et al: Uterine artery embolization of uterine leiomyomas: predictive MRI features of volumetric response. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 216(4):967-74, 2021
- Bulman JC et al: Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):1735-50, 2012
- Deshmukh SP et al: Role of MR imaging of uterine leiomyomas before and after embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):E251-81, 2012
- Katz MD et al: Beyond hemostasis: spectrum of gynecologic and obstetric indications for transcatheter embolization. Radiographics. 32(6):1713-31, 2012
- Kroencke TJ et al: Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: percentage of infarction predicts clinical outcome. Radiology. 255(3):834-41, 2010
- Edwards RD et al: Uterine-artery embolization versus surgery for symptomatic uterine fibroids. N Engl J Med. 356(4):360-70, 2007
- Spielmann AL et al: Comparison of MRI and sonography in the preliminary evaluation for fibroid embolization. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(6):1499-504, 2006
- Ghai S et al: Uterine artery embolization for leiomyomas: pre- and postprocedural evaluation with US. Radiographics. 25(5):1159-72; discussion 1173-6, 2005
- Kitamura Y et al: Imaging manifestations of complications associated with uterine artery embolization. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S119-32, 2005
- Pelage JP et al: Uterine fibroid vascularization and clinical relevance to uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 25 Suppl 1:S99-117, 2005
- Spies JB et al: Long-term outcome of uterine artery embolization of leiomyomata. Obstet Gynecol. 106(5 Pt 1):933-9, 2005
- Razavi MK et al: Angiographic classification of ovarian artery-to-uterine artery anastomoses: initial observations in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiology. 224(3):707-12, 2002
- Spies JB et al: Leiomyomata treated with uterine artery embolization: factors associated with successful symptom and imaging outcome. Radiology. 222(1):45-52, 2002
- Jha RC et al: Symptomatic fibroleiomyomata: MR imaging of the uterus before and after uterine arterial embolization. Radiology. 217(1):228-35, 2000
