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Semin intervent Radiol 2008; 25(4): 387-393
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1102994
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Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Adenomyosis

Meridith J. Englander1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
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15 December 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Adenomyosis is a benign uterine disorder that causes menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. Although it was once considered a contraindication to uterine artery embolization, several authors have examined whether adenomyosis can be treated with uterine artery embolization. This article reviews the pathophysiology of adenomyosis, its imaging characteristics, as well as recent studies evaluating the efficacy of uterine artery embolization for treatment of adenomyosis.

KEYWORDS

Adenomyosis - uterine artery embolization

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Meridith J EnglanderM.D. 

Department of Radiology, MC-113, Albany Medical Center

47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Email: englanm@mail.amc.edu