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Discrepancy between magnetic resonance and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography imaging in a case of borderline ovarian tumor
  1. W. Ju*,† and
  2. S. C. Kim*,†
  1. * Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and
  2. † Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Yangchun-Ku, Seoul, South Korea
  1. Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Woong Ju, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 911-1 Mok-Dong, Yangchun-Ku, Seoul 158-710, South Korea. Email: goodmorning{at}ewha.ac.kr

Abstract

Borderline ovarian tumors have a far more favorable clinical course compared to malignant ovarian tumors. To date, the role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) for the differentiation of an ovarian mass remains controversial. Discrepancy between FDG-PET and magnetic resonance (MR) images is rare but may cause a serious dilemma in decision-making. We report a case of a borderline ovarian tumor showing discrepancy between MR and FDG-PET findings. FDG-PET findings may help with the differentiation of ovarian masses when clinical findings are not coincidental.

  • borderline ovarian tumor
  • MR
  • FDG-PET

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.00923.x

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