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Primary malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the uterus: findings on sonography, CT, and gadolinium-enhanced MRI.

Authors :
Teo SY
Babagbemi KT
Peters HE
Mortele KJ
Source :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 2008 Jul; Vol. 191 (1), pp. 278-83.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the sonographic, contrast-enhanced CT, and gadolinium-enhanced MRI findings of primary malignant mixed müllerian tumors (MMMTs) of the uterus.<br />Conclusion: Uterine MMMT most commonly presents as an intracavitary mass with coexistent dilatation of the endometrial canal. Tumors tend to appear hyperechoic on sonography, heterogeneously hypodense and ill defined on contrast-enhanced CT, and heterogeneously hyperintense on T2-weighted MR images with signal abnormalities indicating subacute hemorrhage on T1-weighted MR images. Myometrial invasion is common and has a predilection for the uterine fundus.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1546-3141
Volume :
191
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18562759
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.07.3281