US Diagnosis of Mature Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary: Morphologic Analysis of 112 Pathologically Proven Cases.
- Author:
Nami CHOI
1
;
Chan Kyo KIM
;
Byung Kwan PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Korea. cnm@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ovary;
neoplasms;
Ultrasound (US)
- MeSH:
Diagnosis*;
Female;
Ovary*;
Shadowing (Histology);
Teratoma*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2006;25(4):179-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
n in 93 of the 112 tumors (83.0%), with pure cystic masses (types I-III) accounted for the remaining 19 tumors (17.1 %). Of the 112 tumors, 68 (67.1%) showed posterior sonic shadowing which was demonstrated only in the hyperechoic area of types IV-VI. CONCLUSION: Any adnexal masses representing a hyperechoic area within a cyst, solid and cystic tumors containing hyperechogenicity or diffusely hyperechoic mass, especially when accompanied by posterior sonic shadowing, should be suspected as indicative of mature cystic teratoma.
