[Uterine Cervical Cancer: Emphasis on Revised FIGO Staging 2018 and MRI]

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Journal Taehan Yongsang Uihakhoe Chi

Specialty Radiology

Date 2022 Oct 14

PMID 36238389

Authors

Weon Jang

Ji Soo Song

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Abstract

Uterine cervical cancer is a common gynecological cancer prevalent in Korea. Early detection, precise diagnosis, and appropriate treatment can affect its prognosis. Imaging approaches play an important role in staging, treatment planning, and follow-up. MRI specifically provides the advantage of assessing tumor size and disease severity with high soft tissue contrast. The revised version of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging system has been introduced in 2018, which incorporates subdivided primary tumor size and lymph node metastasis. In this review, the staging of uterine cervical cancer based on previous studies, the recently revised FIGO staging, and various post-treatment images are primarily described using MRI.

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