Ovarian cystadenofibroma: A masquerader of malignancy
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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijri.org/article.asp?issn=0971-3026;year=2010;volume=20;issue=4;spage=297;epage=299;aulast=Wasnik |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 0971-3026 1998-3808 |