An Unusual Ovarian Mucinous Borderline Tumor with a Large Solid Component. (22nd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kozawa, Eito; Inoue, Kaiji; Yano, Mitsutake; Yasuda, Masanori; Hasegawa, Kosei; Tanaka, Junji; Ichikawa, Tomoaki; Niitsu, Mamoru
• Other Names: Fugazzola Carlo Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05-22
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/1402736
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Herein, we report magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of a mucinous borderline tumor of the ovary, which we observed as a mainly solid tumor with large solid components in the lower pelvic cavity. The appearance of ovarian epithelial tumors on imaging is often complex. Cystic to solid appearing masses may be observed, and they often resemble epithelial carcinoma. Due to mucinous or hemorrhage components of packed small or microcystic components, MRI depicts slightly high signal intensity on T1-weighted images and low signal intensity on T2-weighted images. Mucinous borderline tumor of the ovary with a large solid component is very rare, but it is clinically important to recognize the possibility of mucinous borderline tumor to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.