Mucin-producing tumors of the ovary: MR imaging appearance

Abstract

Mucin-producing tumors of the ovary can be either primary epithelial mucin-producing tumors or ovarian metastases from a remote adenocarcinoma usually originating from the gastrointestinal tract. The purpose of this pictorial review is to describe the main types of primary or secondary mucin-producing tumors of the ovary and to provide MR imaging diagnostic criteria in order to guide further therapy.

Keywords: Ovarian epithelial mucinous tumors; Ovarian metastases; Ovarian mucin-producing tumors; Ovary.