Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Vaginal bleeding.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female

Soft tissue mass centered on the uterine cervix, measuring 45 X 35 X 30 mm with parametrial invasion mainly on the right. No significant extension to the upper vagina. It shows an isosignal to the myometrium on T1, slight high signal on T2 with a heterogeneous enhancement on postcontrast sequences and restricted diffusion. No extension to the posterior wall of the urinary bladder or the anterior wall of the rectum.

Small right common, internal and external iliac lymphadenopathy are noted.

No abdominal lymphadenopathy or distant metastases seen on CT (not shown).

Case Discussion

MRI features of a cervical cancer FIGO IIIC1, pathologically proven as a cervical squamous cell carcinoma.

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