Diagnostic Evaluation and Staging of Carcinoma Cervix by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the top five most common cancers in the world. Cervical carcinoma ranks fourth among all cancers worldwide annually impacting millions of women, making it a significant public health issue. Globally, cervical cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related illness and death among women. Smoking, socioeconomic circumstances, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection are risk factors for cervical cancer. Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the role of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating carcinoma cervix. Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of cervical carcinoma is considered best modality due to higher soft tissue and contrast resolution. Material and Methods: In Staging of Cervical Carcinoma, MRI imaging plays vital role in. It provides a practical approach in evaluation of cervical cancer from initial diagnosis to restaging of the recurrence. MRI Imaging is very accurate in assessment of the extent of the disease and for staging of the disease. A total of sixty-three cases newly diagnosed, histopathologically confirmed with carcinoma of uterine cervix and treated with chemotherepy/radiotherapy were included. All of the sixty-three study participants were subjected to MRI pelvis performed with 1.5 tesla machine. The staging is classified by international federation of gynecology and obstetrics staging (an updated FIGO). Conclusion: MRI provides a valuable stool in evaluating carcinoma cervix, providing accurate staging, detecting parametrical involvement, lymph node metastasis and helping in guiding treatment planning and follow up.