New sonographic marker of borderline ovarian tumor: microcystic pattern of papillae and solid components.
Ilan E Timor-TritschC E FoleyC BrandonE YoonJ CiaffarranoA MonteagudoK MittalL BoydPublished in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2019)
We report herein a novel sonographic marker of BOT, a 'microcystic pattern' of BOT papillary projections, solid component(s) and/or septa. This was seen in the majority of both serous and mucinous BOT cases. Importantly, based on comparison of sonographic images and histopathology of benign entities and malignancies, the microcystic appearance seems to be unique to BOTs. No similar description has been published previously. Utilization of this new marker should help to identify BOT correctly, discriminating it from ovarian cancer and benign ovarian pathology, and should ensure appropriate clinical and surgical management. Copyright © 2019 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.