Invisible cervical cancers on MRI: Can the type of histology (SCC versus non-SCC) influence surgical planning?

Background: Invisible cervical cancers on MRI can indicate less invasive surgery. Cervical cancers consist of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and non-SCC, each with different long-term outcomes. It is still unclear if surgical planning should be changed according to the histologic type of cervical cancer when it is not visible on MRI.

Utility of 3T MRI in Women with IB1 Cervical Cancer in Determining the Necessity of Less Invasive Surgery.

Purpose: Cervical cancer that is invisible on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may suggest lower tumor burden than physical examination. Recently, 3 tesla (3T) MRI has been widely used prior to surgery because of its higher resolution than 1.5T MRI.