Magnetic resonance imaging findings of a case with Wolffian tumor and related literature review

Wolffian tumors in females are rare gynecological neoplasms, with fewer than 100 cases reported. Existing literature primarily focuses on the pathology, and reports involving imaging are limited. This study presents a case of Wolffian tumor, emphasizing its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) character...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian biomedicine 2024-04, Vol.18 (2), p.81-86
Hauptverfasser: Cui, Can, Cui, Dawei, Pan, Jiangfeng, Zhou, Shaobin, Zheng, Xiujuan
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Zusammenfassung:Wolffian tumors in females are rare gynecological neoplasms, with fewer than 100 cases reported. Existing literature primarily focuses on the pathology, and reports involving imaging are limited. This study presents a case of Wolffian tumor, emphasizing its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics to enhance preoperative diagnostic accuracy. A 56-year-old woman presented with a year-long history of irregular vaginal bleeding. MRI revealed a solid mass in the right adnexal region. On T2-weighted images, the mass exhibited slightly elevated signal intensity with a distinctive low-signal intensity rim. Diffusion-weighted imaging displayed markedly increased signal intensity, and the contrast enhancement was moderate. The patient underwent laparoscopic right adnexectomy and received a Wolffian tumor diagnosis. No recurrence was observed during a 6-month follow-up. Wolffian tumors exhibit distinctive MRI presentations. Notably, the prominent low-signal intensity rim on MRI may aid in accurate preoperative tumor diagnosis.
ISSN:1875-855X
1905-7415
1875-855X
DOI:10.2478/abm-2024-0012