Objective To investigate the CT diagnostic value of broad ligament leiomyoma.Methods CT appearances of 21 cases with broad ligament leiomyoma confirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results CT showed that the tumors were pelvic and extrauterine masses in all cases,the tumors were solid in 19 cases and was cystic-solid in one case. The tumors had clear border in 16 cases and unclear border in 3 cases. The density of tumor in 6 cases were homogeneous, which was similar to that of myometrium on precontrast scanning. There was obviously uptake on postcontrast enhancement, as in myometrium. In heterogeneous tumors, low density areas of light flakes or streaks were observed, and the density of tumor solid part was somewhat lower than that of the uterus muscles on postcontrast enhancement. The tumors grew near the uterus. The shape of tumors appeared multitudinous, which was multilobular or irregular in 11 cases, flat round in 4 cases, and round or elliptic in 6 cases. Conclusion CT is a useful tool in diagnosis of the broad ligament leiomyoma.

Objective To contrast between the advantage and disadvantage of CR system and screen-film combination in the hypomastia mammography. Methods 233 cases underwent high frequency mammography unit made in Itlian, screen-film combiation and CR system made in Japan, in addition, the imaging quality was analyzed. Results The image quality of CR system was better than screen-film combination. The rate of photographing again outstandingly declined. The radiation to patient decreased evidently. Conclusion CR system is better than traditional screen-film combination in the hypomastia mammography.