J Korean Radiol Soc. 1984 Sep;20(3):660-664. Korean.
Published online Feb 28, 2017.
Copyright © 1984 The Korean Society of Radiology
Original Article

CT findings of the hydatidiform mole

Kyung Sik Cho, Shi Joon Yoo and June Hong Chang

    Abstract

    Even though ultrasonography is a primary tool for evaluation of gynecological pelvic mass, CT can be helpful when ultrasonography is suboptimal either because of abundant intestinal gas or marked obesity. Authors experienced 3 cases of hydatidiform mole demonstrated by CT. The findings of hydatidiform mole are enlargement of uterus, low density in the uterine cavity, irregular soft tissue mass with small multiple cysts, and strong contrast enhancement of the soft tissue mass within the uterine cavity. CT can be a useful diagnostic tool for differentiation of hydatidiform mole from choriocarcioma because of good visualization of uterine wall and pelvic structures.


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