Sonographic Findings of Uterine Polypoid Adenomyomas

Eun Ju Lee, Lee EJ, Hee Jae Joo, Joo HJ, Hee Sug Ryu, Ryu HS
Ultrasound quarterly · 2004 · vol. 20(1) , pp. 2–11 · doi:10.1097/00013644-200403000-00002 · PMID:15480214 · W1989071070
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This study identified three sonographic patterns for uterine polypoid adenomyomas: solid, solid with cystic areas, and predominantly cystic, aiding in differentiation from other uterine masses.

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Abstract

Based on a retrospective analysis of 32 patients with polypoid adenomyomas of the uterus, the authors have identified 3 sonographic patterns: solid (pattern 1, 8 cases), solid with cystic areas (pattern 2, 22 cases), and predominantly cystic (pattern 3, 2 cases). Sonographic features include a heterogeneously isoechoic, polypoid, or pedunculated endometrial mass, with an ill-defined margin, hemorrhagic foci, posterior shadowing, and associated adenomyosis in the myometrium. Knowledge of these sonographic appearances may facilitate the diagnosis of polypoid adenomyoma and help differentiate it from other polypoid uterine tumors.

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adenomyosis

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Adenomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Adenomyoma Adenomyoma Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Ultrasonography Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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