Torsion of a uterine leiomyoma: MRI features

Clin Imaging. 2007 Sep-Oct;31(5):360-2. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.05.002.

Abstract

We report a case of a patient admitted to our hospital for acute pelvic pain. Ultrasounds and abdominal CT scan found a voluminous mass situated in the upper urinary bladder and contiguous to the uterus and to the ovaries. Magnetic resonance imaging identified a pedicle connecting the uterus to the mass which had an aspect of a necrobiotic leiomyoma. Laparoscopic surgery confirmed the diagnosis of acute torsion of a subserous uterine leiomyoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / etiology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*