Sonographic evaluation of a leiomyoma of the broad ligament of the uterus

Leiomyomas of the uterus generally have a characteristic ultrasound appeara nce. We present a case of leiomyoma of the broad ligament of the uterus. A 46-year-old woman who had previously undergone a hysterectomy had a pelvic mass with a whorled appearance and acoustic shadowing suggestive of a leiom yoma on sonography. Based on the sonographic appearance, a preoperative dia gnosis of a leiomyoma was made despite the unusual location. Histologic exa mination of the excised mass revealed leiomyoma originating from the broad ligament. (C) 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.