Diffuse uterine leiomyomatosis
Diagnosis certain
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Findings
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- the uterus is markedly enlarged and studded with multiple
fairly defined focal lesionsinnumerable fibroids distributed in a predominantly interstitial and subserous location -
they show. They elicit predominantly low T1 and T2 signal -
they are seen. The enlarged uterus is indenting the bladder funduswithout. No definite endometrial cavity encroachment. - preserved follicular activities of both ovaries
- normal MR appearance of the cervix and vagina
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Diffuse uterine leiomyomatosis is a benign and extremely rare condition. The etiology remains incompletely understood. The uterus is the seat of innumerable small leiomyomas that produce a symmetrical enlargement of the uterus, replacing most of the uterine parenchyma.
These nodules blend with one another and almost replace the uterine parenchyma completely. Unfortunately, hysterectomy - regardless of the patient’s reproductive age - remains the only curative treatment. Uterine artery embolization might be an alternative option to preserve patient reproductive status.
Case courtesy of Dr. Ahmed Abd El-Karim, MD. Lecturer of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Cairo University Hospitals.
-<p>Diffuse uterine leiomyomatosis is a benign and extremely rare condition. The etiology remains incompletely understood. The uterus is the seat of innumerable small leiomyomas that produce a symmetrical enlargement of the uterus, replacing most of the uterine parenchyma.</p><p>These nodules blend with one another and almost replace the uterine parenchyma completely. Unfortunately, hysterectomy - regardless of the patient’s reproductive age - remains the only curative treatment. Uterine artery embolization might be an alternative option to preserve patient reproductive status.</p><p> </p><p><em>Case courtesy of Dr. Ahmed Abd El-Karim, MD. Lecturer of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Cairo University Hospitals.</em></p>- +<p>Diffuse uterine leiomyomatosis is a benign and extremely rare condition. The etiology remains incompletely understood. The uterus is the seat of innumerable small leiomyomas that produce a symmetrical enlargement of the uterus, replacing most of the uterine parenchyma.</p><p>These nodules blend with one another and almost replace the uterine parenchyma completely. Unfortunately, hysterectomy - regardless of the patient’s reproductive age - remains the only curative treatment. Uterine artery embolization might be an alternative option to preserve patient reproductive status.</p><p><em>Case courtesy of Dr. Ahmed Abd El-Karim, MD. Lecturer of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Cairo University Hospitals.</em></p>
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