Cystic adenomyosis with florid glandular differentiation mimicking ovarian malignancy

Authors: Imaoka, I; Kaji, Y; Kobashi, Y; Wada, A; Honjo, G; Hayashi, M; Yoshida, M; Matsuo, M

Source: British Journal of Radiology, Volume 78, Number 930, June 2005 , pp. 558-561(4)

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology

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Abstract:

We report a case of cystic adenomyosis, presenting as a huge exophytic cystic mass with florid glandular differentiation. MR findings of the mass mimicked ovarian carcinoma associated with endometriosis. The presence of signal voids bridging the uterus and tumour should suggest a mass of uterine origin. Hyperintense protuberance in a hypointense loculus on T₂ weighted images may suggest benign disease. However, surgical exploration and resection is still required to exclude an ovarian malignancy.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr/82283833

Publication date: 2005-06-01