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Shalini Manoja Wijesuriya1, Sanjay Gandhi
1Radiology Department, Frenchay Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK. shalini.wijesuriya@doctors.org.uk
BMJ Case Reports
|June 13, 2012
Summary
A rare benign uterine lipoma was identified in a 71-year-old woman presenting with loin pain. Characteristic imaging findings on ultrasound and CT confirmed the diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary procedures.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Uterine lipomas are rare benign tumors, often misdiagnosed.
- They are part of a spectrum of uterine fatty tumors.
Observation:
- A 71-year-old woman presented with loin pain, initially suspected to be renal calculi.
- Ultrasound revealed a hyperechoic uterine mass; CT showed a well-defined, fat-attenuated lesion.
Findings:
- The imaging features were consistent with a pure uterine lipoma.
- Characteristic findings on ultrasound, CT, and MRI aid in diagnosis.
Implications:
- Accurate radiological diagnosis of uterine lipoma can prevent misdiagnosis of malignant neoplasms.
- This can avoid unnecessary investigations and surgical interventions.
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