Table 6 Differential diagnostics of carcinosarcoma
From: Clinical and imaging features of carcinosarcoma of the uterus and cervix
| Characteristics | Benign tumors | Carcinoma | Carcinosarcom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaged intimal line | − | + | + |
| Damaged junctional zone | − | +/− | +/− |
| CA125 | − | +/− | +/− |
| The presence of high signal areas on T1WI | − | − | +/− |
| Inhomogeneity T2WI | − | + | + + |
| Diffusion limited DWI | − | + | + + |
| Enhancement pattern | Most gradually/continuously | Most reduced at final | Most gradually/continuously |
| Enhancement degree | Most mild | Most mild | Most mild/moderate |