Cellular Leiomyoma of the Nasal Cavity: Findings of CT and MR Imaging
Koshi Ikedaa,
Masashi Kurodaa,
Noriko Sakaidab,
Minoru Maeharaa,
Naoto Ohmuraa and
Satoshi Sawadaa
a Department of Radiology, Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
b Department of Pathology, Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan

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FIG 1. Noncontrast coronal CT scan shows a low-attenuated mass in the right nasal cavity without apparent erosion of the bone.
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FIG 2. MR images show a homogeneous mass in the right nasal cavity adjacent to paranasal collection.
A, Axial T1-weighted image.
B, Axial T2-weighted image.
C, Coronal contrast-enhanced T1-weighted image.
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FIG 3. Hematoxylin eosinstained sections show spindle-shaped cells organized in fascicles or loosely arranged in a myxoid stroma.
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