Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 5, 2026

A Coregistered Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging Protocol for the Transvaginal Imaging of Ovarian Lesions
Published on: March 3, 2023
Lipoleiomyoma of the uterus: imaging features
Romaric Loffroy1, Nassima Nezzal, Nathalie Mejean
1Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, France. loffroy.romaric@neuf.fr
Background:
Lipoleiomyoma is an extremely rare, benign, uterine tumor that requires no treatment when asymptomatic. It is important to differentiate it from malignant conditions requiring surgery.
Methods:
A uterine lipoleiomyoma in a 68-year-old asymptomatic woman exhibited highly suggestive features by ultrasound, multislice spiral computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Results:
The ultrasound findings were non-specific. CT scan showed an 8 x 7 cm well-defined fatty mass of the uterine body. On T(2)-weighted MR images, fat content within the tumor was confirmed because of evident chemical shift artifact.To our knowledge, the findings provided by these three modalities used in combination have not been reported previously in the gynecologic literature.
Conclusion:
The data yielded by CT and MRI on the fatty nature of the lesion are valuable in diagnosing this entity.The final pathological examination results confirmed the diagnosis of lipoleiomyoma.
Related Concept Videos
Histology of the Uterus
The endometrium is the...
Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Imaging Studies I: Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder Studies
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography
Uterus and Cervix
The uterus is securely anchored within the pelvic cavity by paired broad ligaments on either side. It is further stabilized by three pairs of...
Ultrasonography
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called a...