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Magnetic resonance imaging findings in leiomyoma of the ovary: a case report

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The leiomyoma of the ovary is a very rare form of ovarian neoplasia, while its uterine localization is very common. A 72-year-old woman was admitted for pelvic examination. Transvaginal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a pelvic mass (8 cm×7 cm). At laparotomy, total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were performed and histologic examination revealed a leiomyoma arising primarily in the ovary.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan

    Yasushi Kawano, Noriyuki Takai, Masako Shimano, Kaei Nasu & Isao Miyakawa

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Kawano, Y., Takai, N., Shimano, M. et al. Magnetic resonance imaging findings in leiomyoma of the ovary: a case report. Arch Gynecol Obstet 273, 298–300 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-005-0085-z

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