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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2010; 20(04): 297-299
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.73538
Genito-Urinary

Ovarian cystadenofibroma: A masquerader of malignancy

Ashish Wasnik
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI - 481 05, USA
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Khaled Elsayes
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI - 481 05, USA
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Abstract

Ovarian cystadenofibroma is a relatively rare benign ovarian tumor that contains both epithelial and fibrous stromal components. The appearance of cystadenofibroma on imaging is often complex; cystic- to solid-appearing masses may be visualized and it often resembles a malignant tumor. Owing to the fibrous component of this tumor, MRI shows low-signal intensity on T2W images. This finding may help a radiologist make a preoperative diagnosis of this tumor and thus perhaps avoid aggressive surgical management.

Keywords

Magnetic resonance imaging - ovarian cystadenofibroma - sonography


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Article published online:
02 August 2021

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