A panel of radiologists from the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), experts in gynaecological imaging and a gynaecologist expert in methodology proposed a final recommendation on technical requirements, patient preparation, protocols and criteria for the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Key points:

• This report provides guidelines for MRI in endometriosis.
• Minimal and optimal MRI acquisition protocols are provided.
• Recommendations are proposed for patient preparation, best MRI sequences and reporting criteria.

Article: European society of urogenital Radiology (ESUR) guidelines: MR imaging of pelvic endometriosis

Authors: M. Bazot, N. Bharwani, C. Huchon et al.