Diffusion -and Perfusion Weighted MRI for Response Prediction of Symptomatic Leiomyomas Following Uterine Artery Embolization

Diffusion -and Perfusion Weighted MRI for Response Prediction of Symptomatic Leiomyomas Following Uterine Artery Embolization

It is known that volumetric response of leiomyomas following uterine artery embolization correlates well with patients clinical outcome. The aim of this study is to assess diffusion -and perfusion weighted MRI for the prediction of volumetric response following uterine artery embolization in patients with symptomatic leiomyomas.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women with symptomatic leiomyomas

Exclusion Criteria:

• women with known contra-indications for MRI (cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implants, claustrophobic patients)
• women with contra-indications to gadolinium-based contrast agents (including patients with a known restricted renal function; GFR < 30 mL/min)