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The “Black Garland” sign in ovarian fibromatosis

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Resumo:Abstract Ovarian fibromatosis refers to a rare benign phenomenon where there is a tumor-like ovarian enlargement up to 6-12cm in size due to diffuse ovarian fibrosis and it is more frequently seen unilaterally. It is characterized by a proliferation of collagen-producing spindle cells surrounding normal ovarian structures, thus causing thickening of the superficial cortex and enlargement of the ovary. It affects predominantly young women and common clinical manifestations include abdominal pain, menstrual irregularities, hirsutism and virilization. Ovarian fibromatosis may mimic malignant ovarian tumors due to similar presentation and radiological findings. The “black garland sign” refers to a marked T2 hypointense thick rim of fibrous tissue surrounding the ovary in the setting of ovarian fibromatosis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Autores principais:Raposo,Joana Vasconcelos
Outros Autores:Vasconcelos,Jorge; Lima,Ana Furtado; Amaral,Rui; Condeço,Pedro
Assunto:Ovarian fibromatosis Black garland sign MR imaging
Ano:2022
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:relatório
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Idioma:inglês
Origem:SciELO Portugal

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