Characteristic of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging finding of thrombosed varices of the round ligament of the uterus: a case report

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2008 Jul-Aug;32(4):559-61. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0b013e318133a9f1.

Abstract

A 37-year-old woman presented with a painful mass lesion in her right inguinal region, 6 days after normal vaginal delivery. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a serpentine mass lesion containing blood elements along the inguinal course of the round ligament continuous to the labium majus. Although thrombosed varices of the round ligament is a rare condition, it should be distinguished from other inguinal masses to prevent unnecessary surgical treatments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Postpartum Period
  • Rare Diseases
  • Round Ligament of Uterus / blood supply*
  • Round Ligament of Uterus / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*