Magnetic Resonance Roadmap in Detecting and Staging Endometriosis: Usual and Unusual Localizations

Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of abnormal endometrial tissue outside uterus. These misplaced cells are responsible for inflammation, symptoms, scar and adhesions. manifests mainly in three patterns: superficial peritoneal lesions (SUP), ovarian endometriomas (OMA) deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). It also exhibits atypical extremely rare localization. The updated 2022 guidelines ESHRE recommend using both ultrasound magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as first-line diagnostic tests. Currently, MRI provides more complete view pelvis anatomy. aim our review to provide radiologists with “map” that can help them reporting pelvic scans patients endometriosis. We will illustrate usual unusual localizations (categorized into compartments) post-operative imaging, we focus on role MRI, main sequences use contrast agents.