Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Recurrent Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary: A Retrospective Analysis of 11 Cases.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to characterize magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with recurrent ovarian adult granulosa cell tumors (AGCTs).

METHODS

Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging manifestations of recurrent AGCTs were evaluated in 11 patients.

RESULTS

Initial recurrences of AGCT were diagnosed between 13 months and 30 years (mean, 11.3 years). Recurrent tumors were located in the pelvic peritoneum, the abdominal peritoneum, the retroperitoneum, and bone. The number of recurrent tumors varied from 1 to 5. Tumors varied in morphology and all margins were well circumscribed. The internal structures noted were as follows: multilocular cystic and solid and cystic. Furthermore, internal hemorrhage and sponge-like multicystic components were identified.

CONCLUSIONS

Ovarian AGCTs recurred in the pelvic peritoneum, abdominal peritoneum, and the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Large recurrent AGCTs were commonly well circumscribed, round or lobulated, and multilocular cystic or solid and cystic. Moreover, they frequently included internal hemorrhage and sponge-like multicystic components.