Adenosarcoma of the uterus: magnetic resonance imaging characteristics.

Journal: Clinical Imaging
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Abstract

Adenosarcoma of the uterus is a rare tumor containing benign glandular epithelial and malignant mesenchymal elements. Typical adenosarcoma is a low-grade tumor, presents as a large polypoid mass occupying the endometrial cavity, and may protrude into the vaginal cavity. The presence of small hyperintense cysts scattered within the mass on T(2)-weighted imaging, reflecting glandular epithelial components, and relatively low signal intensity on high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging, reflecting its low-grade nature, may be characteristic findings.

Authors
Mayumi Takeuchi, Kenji Matsuzaki, Shusaku Yoshida, Eiji Kudo, Yoshimi Bando, Hiroshi Hasebe, Masaharu Kamada, Hiromu Nishitani
Relevant Conditions

Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma