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March 15, 2023

Uterine artery embolisation: a safe and effective option for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids

Fibroids, or leiomyomas, are defined as non-cancerous growths that develop within the uterus, composed of muscle and fibrous tissue. They are the most common tumour affecting women of reproductive age, and their prevalence increases with age. By the age of 50, almost 70% of Caucasian women and over 80% of Afro-Caribbean women will have had […]

Dr Geoffrey Lie, Dr Ounali Jaffer

The Royal London Hospital

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May 11, 2022

Incidental findings in the ovary

Imaging plays an important role in clinical decision making for patients. The exponential rise in the use of cross-sectional imaging over recent years has resulted in an increase in the prevalence of asymptomatic incidental findings, reported to be as high as 23.6% of CT studies with incidental ovarian lesions occurring in up to 6.6% of […]

Dr Geetanjali Kakar, Dr Nishat Bharwani

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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December 15, 2021

You really can diagnose endometriosis on ultrasound

Endometriosis is such a common disease, it affects around 10% of all women. This condition results from the presence of endometrial-like tissue in an abnormal location, for example in the peritoneum (superficial endometriosis), in the uterine myometrium (adenomyosis), in the ovaries (ovarian endometrioma), in the ligaments and connective tissue behind the uterus (retro-cervical fibrosis), or […]

Dr Susanne Johnson, Borsha Sarker

Princess Anne Hospital, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre

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May 20, 2020

Is PETMR more accurate than PETCT imaging in the staging and management of gynaecological cancers?

Gynaecological cancers, those originating in the cervix, uterus, ovary, vulva and vagina, account for approximately one-quarter of all malignant disease in women. According to Cancer Research UK, approximately 21,760 new gynaecological cancers were diagnosed in 2016. Effective treatment planning is reliant upon precise and accurate staging. PETCT is used in the staging and management of […]

Erin Whiffing, Hollie Hadwen

Alliance Medical, University of Suffolk

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March 11, 2020

The challenges and rewards of consultant radiographer practice in breast radiotherapy

It is approaching 17 years since the establishment of the first consultant radiographer post in radiotherapy. From a policy context, the initial drivers for radiographer role development included recognition that 80% of practice within a radiotherapy department could be managed by appropriately skilled non-medical advanced and consultant practitioners. The aim was to eliminate unacceptable waiting […]

Neill Roberts

Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital

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March 11, 2020

Imaging the pregnant patient with acute abdominal pain

Pregnant patients frequently present with non-specific abdominal pain requiring medical attention. It is important to identify those with an ‘acute abdomen’ requiring surgical intervention and equally not expose mother and baby to the risks of surgery if this is not indicated. Clinical assessment is difficult in pregnant females due to a number of factors related […]

Dr Sara Meredith, Dr Cairine Probert, Dr Rebecca Wiles

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

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March 11, 2020

Pelvic imaging for ovarian pathology

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) remains the primary imaging modality for detecting and characterising ovarian lesions with the aim to categorise ovarian masses as likely benign or malignant, in order to triage to appropriate treatment pathways. Most ovarian lesions are benign and can either be managed expectantly or by minimally invasive techniques, while lesions with a high […]

Dr Diane DeFriend

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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February 16, 2018

Increasing impact of ultrasound imaging technology in the assessment of abnormal uterine bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) remains a major indication for gynaecological ultrasound examination. The causes of AUB are varied and very often present with co-existing pelvic pain. These elements were reflected within a large observational study carried out at Clinical Diagnostic Services, London, involving symptomatic patients referred for pelvic ultrasound over a period of more than […]

Mr Bill Smith

Clinical Diagnostic Services

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