Adenomyotic cyst of the uterus in an adolescent

Pediatr Radiol. 2008 Nov;38(11):1239-42. doi: 10.1007/s00247-008-0948-0. Epub 2008 Aug 5.

Abstract

Cystic adenomyosis is a rare form of adenomyosis of the uterine myometrium that has been described in older adults. This condition has not previously been reported in the pediatric radiology literature. In this case report, we describe an adenomyotic cyst in an adolescent girl that was imaged with US, CT, and MR and proved by surgical pathology. Understanding of the radiologic features of cystic adenomyosis is important for noninvasive diagnosis and effective medical/surgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenomyoma / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Diseases / surgery