Imaging features of complex solid and multicystic ovarian lesions: proposed algorithm for differential diagnosis.
Complex solid and multicystic ovarian lesions are broad-spectrum diseases, ranging from benign to malignant. This article describes the broad-spectrum and imaging features of complex solid and multicystic ovarian lesions and illustrates an algorithmic approach to such lesions, focusing on the ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging features that allow one to hone the differential diagnosis. Multimodality imaging workup plays an important role in the characterization and differential diagnosis of these diseases. Also, knowledge of the clinical setting and imaging features for the spectrum of complex solid and multicystic ovarian lesions can lead to appropriate management.
Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 102, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 156-755, Korea.
Ji In
JI
Choi
Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 102, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 156-755, Korea. Electronic address: pksungbin@paran.com.
Sung Bin
SB
Park
Department of Radiology, Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center, Dankook University College of Medicine, 17, Seoae-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-380, Korea.
Byoung Hee
BH
Han
Department of Radiology, Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center, Dankook University College of Medicine, 17, Seoae-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-380, Korea.
Young Hwa
YH
Kim
Department of Radiology, Cheil General Hospital & Women's Healthcare Center, Dankook University College of Medicine, 17, Seoae-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-380, Korea.
Young Ho
YH
Lee
Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 102, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 156-755, Korea.
Hyun Jeong
HJ
Park
Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 102, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 156-755, Korea.
Eun Sun
ES
Lee
D000465:Algorithms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D064847:Multimodal Imaging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D010053:Ovary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
Magnetic resonance imaging; Multilocular solid and cystic lesion; Ovarian cysts; Ovarian neoplasms; Ultrasonography