Radiology case reports

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in two cases of ovarian clear cell carcinoma (CCC) revealed solid masses with extensive central necrosis. At the interface between the necrotic and viable solid components in the central portion of …

Uterus didelphys with vaginal insertion of ureter with ipsilateral renal agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly of the female urogenital development. In this case, we present a 45-year-old-woman with uterus didelphys, longitudinal vaginal se…

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity, affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. Abdominal wall endometriosis is a specific type of extrapelvic endometriosis, with a rep…

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome, also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal development of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts, characterized by a…

Uterine fibroids, although common and benign, may occasionally present with atypical features, including rare forms of degeneration, which can obscure their clinical and radiological identification. These unusual presentations may simulate …

Peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs) are rare, benign cystic lesions most often seen in females of reproductive age with a history of peritoneal injury. This case presents a 55-year-old postmenopausal female with no known risk factors who deve…

Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare but potentially life-threatening cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Accurate differentiation from other PPH causes, such as retained products of conception (RPOC) and gestational tropho…

Fibroadenomas are prevalent among women in their teens and twenties, and while they generally present as palpable masses, their involution can present unique diagnostic and management challenges. The involution process is marked by a transi…

Hodgkin lymphoma is a common cause of malignancy; however, ovarian involvement is rare. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential, as treatment protocols differ by malignancy. Imaging, especially computed tomography imaging, plays a large …

Endometriosis has traditionally been considered a gynecological condition. However, it is increasingly recognized as a multiorgan and systemic inflammatory disease that requires interdisciplinary care, spearheaded by a gynecologist with spe…

Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM) is a commonly misdiagnosed Mullerian anomaly characterized by the presence of a cavitated, well circumscribed lesion in an otherwise normal uterus showing presence of endometrial gland and str…

Catamenial pneumothorax is defined as spontaneous, recurrent pneumothorax occurring in women of reproductive age and associated with the menstrual cycle. This condition is rare and challenging to diagnose, despite increasing awareness due t…

Rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs in the context of a unicornuate uterus resulting from incomplete development of 1 Müllerian duct. We present the case of a 31-…

A 7-year-old girl presented complaining of right groin swelling for 1 week and underwent routine examination at the emergency department. An ultrasonography reported a well-defined cystic lesion with no internal vascularity, connected to th…

Fallopian tube carcinoma, presenting as an inguinal hernia, is a rare entity. We report the case of a woman in her 70s with a history of hysterectomy and right oophorectomy 29 years prior who presented with left cervical lymphadenopathy and…

Heterotopic cervical ectopic pregnancy (CEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, that involves implantation of gestational sac in both the cervical canal and uterine cavity. This condition poses high risks of severe complications like leth…

Incidental adrenal masses are frequently detected due to the extensive use of cross-sectional imaging, with about 3% to 7% of adults estimated to have them. Paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas (PPGL), rare tumors originating from paragangl…

Primary pelvic peritoneal masses, not arising from major organs, are uncommon in adults. Leiomyomas are a group of benign smooth muscle tumors, most commonly found in the uterus in premenopausal women (70-80%). Extra-uterine locations are v…

In this study, we evaluated the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in a 44-year-old woman with leiomyomatosis peritoneal disseminata (LPD), who presented with a progressively enlarging lower abdominal mass, persistent distension, and…

Diaphragmatic hernia is an unusual finding, especially in emergency settings and in the absence of trauma. Imaging plays a crucial role, with various CT signs of diaphragmatic rupture having been described, including the "dangling diaphragm…

Cystic adenomyosis is a rare subtype of adenomyosis characterized by cystic lesions within the myometrium, causing significant dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain. Traditional surgical treatments, such as laparoscopic or hysteroscopic excision, ca…

A 61-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with abdominal edema, heaviness in the lower abdomen, and acute pain in the left lower quadrant. Imaging revealed a large mass with both cystic and solid components on the left side of the uterus…

Presence of endometrial glands within the myometrium represents adenomyosis. On rare occasions, adenomyosis is located outside of the uterine tissue. Consequently, the term extrauterine adenomyoma is given. We present a case of an extrauter…

Actinomycosis is a suppurative granulomatous infection caused by the Gram-positive bacillus Actinomyces israelii. It rarely affects the pelvis, but its incidence appears to be increasing, possibly due to the frequent use of intrauterine dev…

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It constitutes a public health problem, especially in developing countries. Pelvic localization is rare with tubal involvement being the most frequent. It presents …