MRI-Based Diagnosis of Adenomyosis: A Comparative Review of T2-Weighted Imaging and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging

Abstract

Adenomyosis exists as a frequent gynecological condition which leads to ectopic endometrial tissue growth within the myometrium. The disease causes dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia along with infertility which leads to substantial Life Quality deterioration in patients. The accurate diagnosis of adenomyosis is essential for suitable management since the disease shows similar indicators with other uterine conditions such as leiomyomas and endometriosis.