title: Pitfalls of Sonographic Imaging of Uterine Leiomyoma.
abstract: Leiomyomas are the most common uterine tumor and the most common cause of uterine enlargement in the nonpregnant patient. Sonography is the imaging modality of choice for the initial diagnosis and imaging workup of uterine leiomyomas and is also extremely helpful in determining the etiology of a broad range of pelvic symptoms in the female patient. Although the classic sonographic appearance of uterine leiomyomas is well established and easily recognizable, other pelvic masses may occasionally be confused with uterine leiomyomas, and the ability to distinguish between these entities is crucial in optimizing appropriate patient care. This article will review pelvic abnormalities that can be confused on ultrasound with uterine leiomyomas and potential methods that can be used to avoid these pitfalls.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Radiology, Davis Health System, University of California, Sacramento, CA; and †Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
authors.forename: Heather M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Early
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: McGahan
authors.forename: Leslie M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Scoutt
authors.forename: Margarita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Revzin
authors.forename: Ramit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lamba
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Corwin
authors.forename: Ghaneh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fananapazir
authors.forename: Simran
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sekhon
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging