MRI Soft Tissue Pelvis Pathologies (Anatomy) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on common pathologies associated with exams of the female and male soft tissue pelvis. In this lesson, we will discuss characteristics of routine pathologies seen in MRI. It is important to remember there are many pathologies associated with soft tissue pelvis exams. These are just a few common ones that a technologist should be familiar with. Let's get started. Let's start with a few pathologies for the female soft tissue pelvis. Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs on the ovary often caused by hormonal imbalances or follicular issues during the menstrual cycle. Most are benign, but some can rupture or twist. On MRI, they appear as well defined T2 hyperintense or bright lesions with simple cysts showing no enhancement post contrast. Ovarian cancer originates from malignant cell growth in the ovarian tissue often linked to genetic mutations or