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REVIEW ARTICLE

Imaging Modalities in Gynecology

Raydeen M Busse

Keywords : Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS),computed tomography (CT),magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),gynecologic diseases

Citation Information : Busse RM. Imaging Modalities in Gynecology. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010; 4 (1):1-12.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1123

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objectives

Understanding of the strengths and limitations of ultrasound, MRI and CT

Obtaining knowledge of when to apply the most appropriate imaging technique for a certain clinical situations


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