Imaging in Benign Uterine Leiomyoma with Suspected Sarcomatous Changes.

ABSTRACT

Uterine leiomyoma is the most common pelvic tumors and show various degeneration. Typically present in women in the 5th decade. The uterus is the most common location for a leiomyosarcomas.Most leiomyosarcomas are thought to arise de novo. Sarcomatous changes appear hypoechoic areas on ultrasound (USG) with heterogenous echo pattern while on computed tomography (CT) they appear hypodense a leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman Indiawith USG and CT appearance suggestive of sarcomatous changes due to multiple small areas of internal necrosis is described.