mucinous carcinoma of the cervix
Mucinous carcinoma of the cervix is an uncommon histological subtype of cervical cancer. It falls under the group of adenocarcinoma of the cervix.
Radiographic features
MRI
As a general rule any mucin-producing tumor will produce very high T2 signal .
An enhancing lesion, irregular margin, and isointensity on T1 are features that would weigh towards a malignant lesion rather than a benign one .
Differential diagnosis
For more well-defined high T2 signal lesions on MRI, consider
- atypical nabothian cyst: tends to have high signal on T1 and no enhancement post contrast
See also
- adenoma malignum: considered a type of mucinous carcinoma of the cervix
- WHO histological classification of tumors of the uterine cervix
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