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ReviewThe Journal of international medical research2024

Imaging characteristics of uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential: a case report and literature review.

Shuai Liu, Jing Chang, Wei Su, Hailian Lv, Bin Xu, Weiyi Gong

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Review in The Journal of international medical research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Shuai LiuDepartment of Ultrasonography, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China.
Jing ChangDepartment of Gynecology, Weihai Central Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Weihai, Shandong, China.
Wei SuDepartment of CT Examination, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China.
Hailian LvDepartment of CT Examination, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China.
Bin XuDepartment of Pathology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China.
Weiyi GongDepartment of CT Examination, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0000-6006-6739

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMPs) are rare tumors of the uterine myometrium that are often misdiagnosed, owing to limited knowledge of their characteristics on ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We report a woman in her mid-30s who was hospitalized because of a pelvic tumor. A 6-cm mass was found in her lower left abdomen. US and MRI revealed a well-demarcated mass in the left adnexal area, with both cystic and solid elements, visible blood flow within the septa, a strong signal across >50% of the volume on T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), and a strong signal on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). After hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy, immunohistochemical examination confirmed STUMP. A review of the literature revealed characteristic imaging features of STUMP. Ultrasonography reveals STUMP as a solitary, well-circumscribed lesion with isoechoic or mixed echogenicity, the absence of posterior shadowing, and variations in blood flow. STUMP is characterized by strong signal intensity on T2WI, small areas of strong signal on T1WI, and non-enhancing cystic areas on contrast-enhanced MRI scans. Early diagnosis is crucial for the management and treatment of STUMP, and here we have summarized the imaging features of the lesion, thereby providing a valuable diagnostic reference.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingSmooth Muscle TumorUltrasonographyUterine NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansHysterectomyMyometriumcase reportimaging characteristicmagnetic resonance imagingSmooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP)ultrasonographyuterus

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PMID39344823
PMCPMC11459561

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