Uterine lipoleiomyoma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lower abdominal pain with an abnormal ultrasound exam

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
mri

The MRI sequences demonstrate a well-circumscribed ovoid intramural uterine mass. It displays a heterogeneous high signal on both T1WI/T2WI, decreased on T1 fat sat. Hypointense amorphous bands with mild enhancement are noted within the mass

A small (8 mm) intramural leiomyoma is noted anterior to the previously described mass.

Case Discussion

MRI features most likely represent a uterine lipoleiomyoma.

Additional contributors: R Bouguelaa, MD,  ZE Boudiaf, MD.

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