Published November 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Ovarian cystadenofibroma: A masquerader of malignancy

  • 1. Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI - 481 05 (United States)

Description

Ovarian cystadenofibroma is a relatively rare benign ovarian tumor that contains both epithelial and fibrous stromal components. The appearance of cystadenofibroma on imaging is often complex; cystic- to solid-appearing masses may be visualized and it often resembles a malignant tumor. Owing to the fibrous component of this tumor, MRI shows low-signal intensity on T2W images. This finding may help a radiologist make a preoperative diagnosis of this tumor and thus perhaps avoid aggressive surgical management

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0971-3026.73538; Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3056629

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - New Series (Print)
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 297-299
ISSN
0971-3026

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47072630
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; IMAGES; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING; OVARIES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FEMALE GENITALS; GONADS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY

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Copyright
Copyright (c) Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Notes
PMCID: PMC3056629; PMID: 21423907; PUBLISHER-ID: IJRI-20-297; OAI: oai:pubmedcentral.nih.gov:3056629