Abstract
Leiomyomas of the uterus generally have a characteristic ultrasound appearance. We present a case of leiomyoma of the broad ligament of the uterus. A 46-year-old woman who had previously undergone a hysterectomy had a pelvic mass with a whorled appearance and acoustic shadowing suggestive of a leiomyoma on sonography. Based on the sonographic appearance, a preoperative diagnosis of a leiomyoma was made despite the unusual location. Histologic examination of the excised mass revealed leiomyoma originating from the broad ligament.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 402-404 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Ultrasound |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1999 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging