Differentiation of myomas by means of biomagnetic and doppler findings

Abstract

Aim: To elucidate the hemodynamics of the uterine artery myomas by use of Doppler ultrasound and biomagnetic measurements. Method: Twenty-four women were included in the study. Sixteen of them were characterised with large myomas whereas 8 of them with small ones. Biomagnetic signals of uterine arteries myomas were recorded and analyzed with Fourier analysis. The biomagnetic signals were distributed according to spectral amplitudes as high (140-300 ft/v√Hz), low (50-110 ft/√vHz) and borderline (111-139 ft/v√Hz). Uterine artery waveform measurements were evaluated by use of Pulsatility Index (PI) (normal value PI < 1.45). Results: There was a statistically significant difference between large and small myomas concerning the waveform amplitudes (P < 0.0005) and the PI index (P < 0.0005). Specifically, we noticed high biomagnetic amplitudes in most large myomas (93.75 %) and low biomagnetic amplitudes in most small ones (87.5 %). Conclusion: It is suggested that the biomagnetic recordings of uterine artery myomas could be a valuable modality in the estimation of the circulation of blood cells justifying the findings of Doppler velocimetry examination. © 2006Anastasiadis et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.