Characteristic of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging finding of thrombosed varices of the round ligament of the uterus: a case report.
A 37-year-old woman presented with a painful mass lesion in her right inguinal region, 6 days after normal vaginal delivery. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a serpentine mass lesion containing blood elements along the inguinal course of the round ligament continuous to the labium majus. Although thrombosed varices of the round ligament is a rare condition, it should be distinguished from other inguinal masses to prevent unnecessary surgical treatments.
Tokue
Hiroyuki
H
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Gunma University Hospital, Gunma, Japan. tokue@s2.dion.ne.jp
Aoki
Jun
J
Tsushima
Yoshito
Y
Endo
Keigo
K
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D049590:Postpartum Period; D035583:Rare Diseases; D012404:Round Ligament of Uterus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*