Sclerosing stromal tumor of the ovary with torsion: MRI features

Sclerosing stromal tumors are rare benign ovarian neoplasms that are usually diagnosed in the second or third decade of life. Most patients with these tumors present with menstrual irregularities and pelvic pain. We present the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a left ovarian sclerosing s...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2003-11, Vol.44 (6), p.612-615
Main Authors: YERLI, H, AGILDERE, A. M, BILEZIKCI, B, KARADELI, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Genital system. Mammary gland
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Ovarian Diseases - complications
Ovarian Diseases - pathology
Ovarian Neoplasms - complications
Ovarian Neoplasms - diagnosis
Ovarian Neoplasms - pathology
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Sclerosis
Torsion Abnormality
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Summary:Sclerosing stromal tumors are rare benign ovarian neoplasms that are usually diagnosed in the second or third decade of life. Most patients with these tumors present with menstrual irregularities and pelvic pain. We present the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a left ovarian sclerosing stromal tumor with torsion that was located in the right parauterine area, and discuss the differential diagnosis for this entity based on MRI findings. In this case, MRI demonstrated a well-defined, predominantly solid mass with a pseudolobular pattern, and showed a shift of the uterus to the left. The surgical and histopathologic aspects of the case are also described.
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1046/j.1600-0455.2003.00150.x