Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Recurrent Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary: A Retrospective Analysis of 11 Cases

Overview

Journal J Comput Assist Tomogr

Specialty Radiology

Date 2020 Sep 25

PMID 32976259

Citations 3

Authors

Mitsuru Matsuki

Isao Numoto

Ayako Suzuki

Takefumi Hamakawa

Yuko Matsukubo

Masakatsu Tsurusaki

Kazunari Ishii

Tomoyuki Otani

Noriomi Matsumura

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to characterize magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with recurrent ovarian adult granulosa cell tumors (AGCTs).

Methods: Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging manifestations of recurrent AGCTs were evaluated in 11 patients.

Results: Initial recurrences of AGCT were diagnosed between 13 months and 30 years (mean, 11.3 years). Recurrent tumors were located in the pelvic peritoneum, the abdominal peritoneum, the retroperitoneum, and bone. The number of recurrent tumors varied from 1 to 5. Tumors varied in morphology and all margins were well circumscribed. The internal structures noted were as follows: multilocular cystic and solid and cystic. Furthermore, internal hemorrhage and sponge-like multicystic components were identified.

Conclusions: Ovarian AGCTs recurred in the pelvic peritoneum, abdominal peritoneum, and the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Large recurrent AGCTs were commonly well circumscribed, round or lobulated, and multilocular cystic or solid and cystic. Moreover, they frequently included internal hemorrhage and sponge-like multicystic components.

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