Review of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound in the treatment of uterine fibroids

Authors

  • Pedro Felipe Magalhães Peregrino Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina; Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia
  • Marcos de Lorenzo Messina Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina; Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia
  • Ricardo dos Santos Simões Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina; Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia
  • José Maria Soares-Júnior Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina; Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia
  • Edmund Chada Baracat Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina; Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2017(10)08

Keywords:

Leiomyoma, High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation, Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Menorrhagia

Abstract

Uterine leiomyoma is the most frequently occurring solid pelvic tumor in women during the reproductive period. Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound is a promising technique for decreasing menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea in symptomatic women. The aim of this study is to review the role of Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of uterine fibroids in symptomatic patients. We performed a review of the MEDLINE and Cochrane databases up to April 2016. The analysis and data collection were performed using the following keywords: Leiomyoma, High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation, Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Menorrhagia. Two reviewers independently performed a quality assessment; when there was a disagreement, a third reviewer was consulted. Nineteen studies of Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound-treated fibroid patients were selected. The data indicated that tumor size was reduced and that symptoms were improved after treatment. There were few adverse effects, and they were not severe. Some studies have reported that in some cases, additional sessions of Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound or other interventions, such as myomectomy, uterine artery embolization or even hysterectomy, were necessary. This review suggests that Magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound is a safe and effective technique. However, additional evidence from future studies will be required before the technique can be recommended as an alternative treatment for fibroids.

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Published

2017-10-01

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How to Cite

Peregrino, P. F. M., de Lorenzo Messina, M., dos Santos Simões, R., Soares-Júnior, J. M., & Baracat, E. C. (2017). Review of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Clinics, 72(10), 637-641. https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2017(10)08