Diffuse uterine adenomyosis with ovarian endometrioma and deep infiltration

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic pelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
  • enlarged uterus with diffuse thickening of the junctional zone endometrium-myometrium (up to 25 mm) of intermediate signal on T1, and low signal on T2 in keeping with diffuse adenomyosis
  • well-defined left ovarian cystic mass of high signal on T1, T1 fat sat with T2 shading sign and no enhancement on postcontrast sequences in keeping with ovarian endometrioma
  • thickened uterosacral ligament and torus uterinus indicating most likely a deep endometriosis.

Case Discussion

MRI features most consistent with diffuse uterine adenomyosis with ovarian endometrioma and deep endometriosis.

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