Benign and malignant tumor of the uterine body with broccoli sign: MR imaging features for differential diagnosis

Jpn J Radiol. 2013 Jul;31(7):437-43. doi: 10.1007/s11604-013-0215-7. Epub 2013 May 30.

Abstract

The characteristic morphology called broccoli sign combines a stalk and prolapsed tumor and is a useful diagnostic indicator of prolapsed tumor of the uterine body. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings of broccoli sign are common for uterine submucosal leiomyomata but not well described for other tumors of the endometrial cavity, such as endometrial polyp, atypical polypoid adenomyoma, endometrial carcinoma, carcinosarcoma, and adenosarcoma. Both benign and malignant masses of the uterine body can show broccoli sign. The MR imaging features of prolapsed uterine tumor with broccoli sign resemble those of usual uterine body tumors, but the location is different. We describe the MR imaging features of prolapsed uterine tumors with broccoli sign.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Prolapse / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Contrast Media