title: MR imaging findings of uveal leiomyoma: three cases.
abstract: Leiomyoma is a rare tumor arising from the uveal tract. Fundoscopically, it appears as a yellowish-white, elevated mass and cannot be readily distinguished from melanoma or other uveal tumors. Cross-sectional imaging may have an important role, particularly when the opaque ocular media or a vitreous hemorrhage precludes a clear ophthalmoscopic view. In this respect, radiologists should be aware of suggestive findings of uveal leiomyoma to avoid an incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary radical surgery. We report MR imaging findings of three cases of uveal leiomyoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyung Joong
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: Bae Ju
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Kwon
authors.forename: Moon Hee
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Pil Gyu
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Chong Jai
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Dong Gyu
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Na
authors.forename: Kee-Hyun
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014602:Uvea / Q000473:pathology; D014604:Uveal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor