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Diverticular mass mimicking ovarian malignancy.

B D Adler1, P Breidahl

  • 1Radiology Department, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, WA.

Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A large diverticular mass mimicked advanced ovarian cancer. Imaging revealed sigmoid colon wall thickening and fat infiltration, confirmed as primary bowel disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Diverticular disease can present with complex masses.
  • Distinguishing diverticular masses from malignancy is clinically important.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms suggesting advanced ovarian malignancy.
  • Computed tomography (CT) showed sigmoid colon wall thickening and pericolonic fat infiltration.

Findings:

  • The imaging findings were initially concerning for malignancy.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the lesion as primary diverticular disease, not ovarian cancer.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering benign conditions like diverticulitis in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses.
  • Accurate radiological assessment is crucial for appropriate patient management and avoiding unnecessary oncological interventions.

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