ReviewInsights into imaging2017
The value of advanced MRI techniques in the assessment of cervical cancer: a review.
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- Radiomics based on MRI in predicting lymphovascular space invasion of cervical cancer: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Pooled it
- Variation in outcome reporting in studies of fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer: A systematic review.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2023Pooled it
- Management of Stage IIB Cervical Cancer: an Overview of the Current Evidence.Current oncology reports · 2020Pooled it
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- Deep Learning and Machine Learning Algorithms for Cervical Cancer Segmentation on MRI: A Systematic Review.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2026Review
- The challenges of implementing less invasive surgical management for cervical cancer in a limited-resource setting in Botswana: A case series.Gynecologic oncology reports · 2026Article
- Diagnostic utility of apparent diffusion coefficient values in cervical cancer staging: A retrospective study.European journal of radiology open · 2026Article
- Direct comparison of full protocol MRI and modified non-contrast MRI in staging of cervical cancer: a retrospective study.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Article
- Quantitative Diffusion and Perfusion MRI as Response Predictor in Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with CCRT.The Indian journal of radiology & imaging · 2026Article
- Assessing the Clinical Utility of MRI for Preoperative Staging of Early-Stage Cervical Cancer in a Limited-Resource Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Botswana.Research square · 2025Article
- Development of a Predictive Model for Therapy Response in Advanced-Stage Cervical Cancer Using Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) Value and Quantitative T2 Tumor on MRI: Correlation with Survivin Expression.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Concordance between MRI and clinical examination in cervical cancer staging: a retrospective study.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Added value of radiological staging to clinical examination in different histopathological subtypes of uterine cervical cancer: A retrospective study.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2025Article
- SpinFlowSim: A blood flow simulation framework for histology-informed diffusion MRI microvasculature mapping in cancer.Medical image analysis · 2025Article
- Pathological prognostic factors of rectal cancer based on diffusion-weighted imaging, intravoxel incoherent motion, and diffusion kurtosis imaging.European radiology · 2025Article
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- Nomogram based on multimodal magnetic resonance combined with B7-H3mRNA for preoperative lymph node prediction in esophagus cancer.World journal of clinical oncology · 2024Article
- Current Status and Future Directions of Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer.Cancers · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo assess the value of new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques in cervical cancer.
methodsWe searched PubMed and MEDLINE and reviewed articles published from 1990 to 2016 to identify studies that used MRI techniques, such as diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and dynamic contrast enhancement (DCE) MRI, to assess parametric invasion, to detect lymph node metastases, tumour subtype and grading, and to detect and predict tumour recurrence.
resultsSeventy-nine studies were included. The additional use of DWI improved the accuracy and sensitivity of the evaluation of parametrial extension. Most studies reported improved detection of nodal metastases. Functional MRI techniques have the potential to assess tumour subtypes and tumour grade differentiation, and they showed additional value in detecting and predicting treatment response. Limitations included a lack of technical standardisation, which limits reproducibility.
conclusionsNew advanced MRI techniques allow improved analysis of tumour biology and the tumour microenvironment. They can improve TNM staging and show promise for tumour classification and for assessing the risk of tumour recurrence. They may be helpful for developing optimised and personalised therapy for patients with cervical cancer. TEACHING POINTS: • Conventional MRI plays a key role in the evaluation of cervical cancer. • DWI improves tumour delineation and detection of nodal metastases in cervical cancer. • Advanced MRI techniques show promise regarding histological grading and subtype differentiation. • Tumour ADC is a potential biomarker for response to treatment.
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