Diagnostic Value of Pelvic MRI for Assessment of the Depth of Myometrial Invasion and Cervical Involvement in Endometrial Cancer: Comparison of New Versus Old FIGO Staging

Abstract

Background: Endometrial carcinoma is a highly prevalent gynecologic malignancy. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging system underwent significant revision on 2009. Key changes in the FIGO staging system include simplification of stage I endometrial cancer and removal of cervical mucosal invasion as a separate stage. MRI is a noninvasive diagnostic method for preoperative staging of endometrial cancer.