When studying about different densities detected by X-rays we learn about air, fat, water, bone and metal. If any two are there then the amount of x-rays passing through them will be different and will show up on the detector. read more
On an unenhanced CT scan (= uCT), uterine leiomyomata (aka fibroids) are generally isodense to the uterine myometrium, though some, over time, can become apparent due to chronic calcification. read more
MRI is the most accurate diagnostic test we have to tell how many fibroids you have, the precise sizes of the fibroids and the position of each fibroid within the uterine wall (submucous, intramural, subserous). This information can help a knowledgeable gynecologist help you decide what treatments might be appropriate. read more
“Using an MRI rather than ultrasound is like listening to a digital CD rather than a record – the quality is better in every way,” stated interventional radiologist and study author Howard B. Chrisman, M.D., M.B.A., of Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. read more