Uterine leiomyoma prolapsing into vagina

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Menometrorrhagia. History of six previous cesarian sections.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

 There is a well-defined pedunculated mass (5.6 x 5 x 4.5 cm) arising from the anterior uterine wall, and prolapsing into the vagina through a distended endocervical canal. It elicits an intermediate signal on T1, homogeneous low signal on T2 with no significant enhancement on postcontrast sequences.

Regular thickening of the endometrium (thickness = 16 mm) with no restricted diffusion.

Bilateral ovarian follicles, largest on the left (20 mm).

Case Discussion

MRI features of a pedunculated uterine leiomyoma prolapsing into the vagina.

Endometrial thickening which may need a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis.

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