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Published on: July 18, 2016
Imaging features and pathologic characteristics of ovarian thecoma
Xinchun Li1, Weidong Zhang, Guangbin Zhu
1Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, China.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 21, 2012
Summary
Ovarian thecomas present varied imaging features. A large, well-defined mass with cystic areas, isointense on T2WI/SPAIR, suggests this diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ovarian thecomas are rare sex cord-stromal tumors.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on characteristic imaging findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of ovarian thecomas.
- To correlate imaging features with histopathologic findings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 19 histopathologically confirmed ovarian thecomas.
- Evaluation of imaging characteristics on CT and MRI.
Main Results:
- Mean tumor diameter was 9.6 cm; masses were mostly well-defined.
- Solid with cystic areas (n=11) was the commonest appearance.
- Isointense or slightly hyperintense on T2WI/SPAIR (n=12) and mild enhancement on CT were noted.
Conclusions:
- Ovarian thecoma imaging is nonspecific but varied.
- A large, well-defined, mildly enhanced solid mass with cystic areas, isointense on T2WI/SPAIR, may indicate ovarian thecoma.
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