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Imaging Modalities Used in Uterine Fibroid Diagnosis
| Modality | n | Fibroid cases% (N=100)a | Controls % (N=112) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound | 214 | 88 | 59 |
| CT Scan | 85 | 6 | 38 |
| MRI | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Diagnosis as part of surgical proceduredel number | 6 | 7 | 0 |
These women either had a fibroid visualized as part of surgical procedure or had imaging where a mass was seen but not diagnosed until after a follow-up surgical procedure.
CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
