Review of Uterine Fibroids: Imaging of Typical and Atypical Features, Variants, and Mimics with Emphasis on Workup and FIGO Classification

Overview

Journal Abdom Radiol (NY)

Publisher Springer

Specialties Gastroenterology
Radiology

Date 2022 May 13

PMID 35554629

Authors

Muhammad O Awiwi

Mohamed Badawy

Akram M Shaaban

Christine O Menias

Jeanne M Horowitz

Moataz Soliman

Corey T Jensen

Ayman H Gaballah

Juan J Ibarra-Rovira

Myra K Feldman

Mindy X Wang

Peter S Liu

Khaled M Elsayes

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Abstract

Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecologic neoplasm. Although non-degenerated fibroids are easily identifiable on imaging, degenerated fibroids, fibroid variants, and fibroids with unusual growth patterns can constitute a diagnostic dilemma. Identification of these abnormal morphologic features can alter the diagnosis of presumed uterine fibroids and hence change management plans. This article reviews the typical and atypical radiologic imaging features of uterine fibroids, with an emphasis on the pitfalls, mimics, and radiologically identifiable features that can alter clinical management plans.

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