MRI staging in locally advanced vulvar cancer: From anatomy to clinico-radiological findings. A multidisciplinary vulcan team point of view

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MR imaging provides excellent spatial and contrast resolution to stage locally advanced vulvar cancer (LAVC) for tumor and nodal evaluation in order to facilitate the planning of treatment. Although there are no standard indications for how to estimate the clinical stage of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics at diagnosis, MR imaging can depict the tumor and its extension to the vulvar region and adjacent organs, such as the vagina, urethra, and anus. Optimizing the MR imaging protocol and technique is fundamental for correct staging. The aim of this overview was to focus on the role of MR imaging in LAVC staging. We define vulvar anatomy and corresponding MR imaging findings, MR imaging protocol, and technique. Moreover, we describe the MR imaging findings of LAVC with example cases stage by stage. Key imaging findings based on signal intensity, diffusion restriction, and enhancement are portrayed to correctly identify and stage vulvar cancer. A structured report for LAVC staging is reported in order to give all necessary information to the clinicians and to facilitate MR imaging comprehension.

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Gui, B., Persiani, S., Miccò, M., Pignatelli, V., Rodolfino, E., Avesani, G., … Manfredi, R. (2021, November 1). MRI staging in locally advanced vulvar cancer: From anatomy to clinico-radiological findings. A multidisciplinary vulcan team point of view. Journal of Personalized Medicine. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm11111219

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