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IR Juniors UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLISATION IRBITES WHAT IS IT? Uterine fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus. They are more commonly seen in women who are older and of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity. Patients often present with heavy periods, abdominal pain and pressure symptoms (impacting urinary/bowel function). DIAGNOSIS MANAGEMENT Medical Pregnancy test in Mirena coil women of child- Tranexamic acid, COCP, GnRH bearing age agonists Full blood Surgical count + iron Myomectomy studies Hysterectomy IR Uterine Artery Pelvic Embolisation ultrasound with particles rID: 24678 MRI is the best modality for determining size, vascularity and location of fibroids. MRA can assess potential collaterals mainly in the ovarian arteries. T1/2 MRI weighting helps radiologist identify degenerate/non- IRBITE degenerate fibroids and rule out adenomyosis, adnexal masses, endometriosis and leiomyosarcomas. Interventional Radiology Curriculum for Medical Students Radiographs courtesy of Dr Andrew Lawson rID-24678 Radiopaedia.org IR Bites is a 12 part teaching series for medical students and junior doctors of any grade who want to learn more about interventional radiology. We aim to teach you the CIRSE Interventional Radiology curriculum for medical students.