Uterine Leiomyoma Variants: Case Reports and Literature Review

Petanovski, Zorancho (2023) Uterine Leiomyoma Variants: Case Reports and Literature Review. Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 17 (2). pp. 124-131. ISSN 0975-1912 / 0973-614X

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Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for uterine smooth muscle, tumors have historically been distinct in
benign leiomyomas, leiomyomas variants, and malignant leiomyosarcomas based on cytological atypia, mitotic rate, and presence
or absence of tumor cell necrosis. Ultrasound, especially new techniques such as three-dimensional (3D)/four-dimensional
(4D) ultrasound and 3D/4D color Doppler, is an excellent tool in the hands of ultrasonographers in the detection of atypical
myomas and potential malignancy in uterine fibroids. Preoperative detection of malignancy in leiomyoma is a challenge for the
ultrasonographer. It is very important to define an atypical leiomyoma by ultrasound examination because of its specificity, this
type of leiomyoma can mimic leiomyosarcomas and can be precursors for the development of leiomyosarcoma.
Keywords: Ultrasound morphology, Uterine leiomyoma variants, Three-dimensional/Four-dimensional ultrasound, Threedimensional power Doppler.
Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2023): 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1976

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Zoranco Petanovski
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2023 11:51
Last Modified:	20 Nov 2023 11:51
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32594

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