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Review
. 2022 Jul;47(7):2468-2485.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-022-03545-x. Epub 2022 May 13.

Review of uterine fibroids: imaging of typical and atypical features, variants, and mimics with emphasis on workup and FIGO classification

Muhammad O Awiwi  1 , Mohamed Badawy  2 , Akram M Shaaban  3 , Christine O Menias  4 , Jeanne M Horowitz  5 , Moataz Soliman  5 , Corey T Jensen  2 , Ayman H Gaballah  6 , Juan J Ibarra-Rovira  2 , Myra K Feldman  7 , Mindy X Wang  8 , Peter S Liu  8 , Khaled M Elsayes  2
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Review

Review of uterine fibroids: imaging of typical and atypical features, variants, and mimics with emphasis on workup and FIGO classification

Muhammad O Awiwi et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecologic neoplasm. Although non-degenerated fibroids are easily identifiable on imaging, degenerated fibroids, fibroid variants, and fibroids with unusual growth patterns can constitute a diagnostic dilemma. Identification of these abnormal morphologic features can alter the diagnosis of presumed uterine fibroids and hence change management plans. This article reviews the typical and atypical radiologic imaging features of uterine fibroids, with an emphasis on the pitfalls, mimics, and radiologically identifiable features that can alter clinical management plans.

Keywords: Leiomyoma; Myoma; Radiographic, CT, MRI; Radiology; Uterus.

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