title: Sonographic evaluation of a leiomyoma of the broad ligament of the uterus.
abstract: Leiomyomas of the uterus generally have a characteristic ultrasound appearance. We present a case of leiomyoma of the broad ligament of the uterus. A 46-year-old woman who had previously undergone a hysterectomy had a pelvic mass with a whorled appearance and acoustic shadowing suggestive of a leiomyoma on sonography. Based on the sonographic appearance, a preoperative diagnosis of a leiomyoma was made despite the unusual location. Histologic examination of the excised mass revealed leiomyoma originating from the broad ligament.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Pelsang
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sorosky
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*