Transient uterine contraction mimicking adenomyosis on MRI

O Ozsarlak, Ö. Özsarlak, Schepens E, E. Schepens, de Schepper AM, A. M. De Schepper, F. Deckers, Paul M. Parizel, P M Parizel, R CAMPO, Campo R
European radiology · 1998 · vol. 8(1) , pp. 54–56 · doi:10.1007/s003300050337 · PMID:9442129 · W2166837079
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This case report describes a transient myometrial contraction on MRI that mimicked adenomyosis but resolved upon repeat imaging after an interval.

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This paper describes a case of transient myometrial (uterine muscle) contraction observed on MRI that mimicked imaging features of adenomyosis. The authors report that the apparent adenomyosis-like bulge or low-intensity region disappeared on repeated MRI series, supporting that the finding was physiological rather than pathological. A key limitation/caveat explicitly emphasized is that such transient contractions can be mistaken for focal or diffuse adenomyosis, and that repeat imaging after a suitable interval is needed when the diagnosis is uncertain. This paper is centrally about adenomyosis — it reports a transient uterine contraction that mimics adenomyosis on MRI and resolves on repeat imaging.

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Transient myometrial contraction as a physiological phenomenon may simulate pathological conditions, such as a focal or diffuse adenomyosis. Clinicians should be aware of the potential presence of this phenomenon and imaging should be repeated after a suitable interval when the nature of a bulge or a region of low intensity in the myometrium is in doubt. In this paper, we report a transient myometrial contraction that mimics an adenomyosis, but disappears in repeated series.
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Abstract. Transient myometrial contraction as a physiological phenomenon may simulate pathological conditions, such as a focal or diffuse adenomyosis. Clinicians should be aware of the potential presence of this phenomenon and imaging should be repeated after a suitable interval when the nature of a bulge or a region of low intensity in the myometrium is in doubt. In this paper, we report a transient myometrial contraction that mimics an adenomyosis, but disappears in repeated series. Similar content being viewed by others Author information Authors and Affiliations Additional information Received 10 February 1997; Revision received 9 April 1997; Accepted 21 May 1997 Rights and permissions About this article Cite this article Özsarlak, Ö., Schepens, E., de Schepper, A. et al. Transient uterine contraction mimicking adenomyosis on MRI. Eur Radiol 8, 54–56 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050337 Published: Issue date: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050337

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endometriosisadenomyosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Uterine Contraction Uterine Diseases Uterus Adult Adult Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis False Positive Reactions False Positive Reactions Female Female Humans Humans Myometrium

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