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Retracted : Magnetic resonance imaging of uterine abnormalities
Author(s) -
Moyle Penelope,
Mannelli Lorenzo,
Shafi Mahmood,
Sala Evis
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-4667.2011.00077.x
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , infertility , medicine , fertility , female pelvis , mullerian ducts , gynecology , anxiety , distress , pelvis , radiology , psychology , uterus , pregnancy , biology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , population , environmental health , genetics
Key content• Congenital uterine abnormalities are a diverse and complex group of conditions which can cause anxiety and psychological distress because of infertility or issues with sexual identity. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most accurate technique for the study of the anatomy of the female pelvis and the method of choice for evaluation of congenital uterine anomalies. • MRI allows detailed anatomical mapping which is paramount in understanding patient management and for the planning of any surgical procedure aimed at re‐establishing normal anatomy and/or fertility in these challenging cases.Learning objectives• To learn about the optimal MRI techniques for assessing congenital uterine anomalies. • To recognise the specific MRI characteristics of a wide range of congenital uterine anomalies, including müllerian duct abnormalities, vaginal septa, hermaphroditism and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.Ethical issues• Should surgery be performed on infants with ambiguous genitalia? • What are people's attitudes generally about intersexuality? • Can non‐disclosure to a patient of their intersex condition be justified?