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Imaging features analyzed included lesion size, computed tomography (CT) density, calcification status, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal characteristics (cystic\/solid components), enhancement intensity, and lymph node or distant metastasis. Clinical features analyzed comprised patient symptoms and laboratory test results.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n All 11 unilateral ovarian lesions measured 10.77 \u00b1 4.43 cm. MRI demonstrated markedly hypointense foci on T2-weighted images in the cyst wall septa in 90.9% of cases (10\/11), isointense to mildly hyperintense signal on T1-weighted images in cystic cavities in 63.6% (7\/11), and small to moderate volume ascites in 81.8% (9\/11). On contrast-enhanced MRI, the solid components exhibited a honeycomb-like enhancement pattern: enhancement was comparable to the myometrium in 4 cases, greater in 4 cases, and slightly lower in 3 cases. One case demonstrated restricted diffusion on diffusion-weighted imaging along with multiple pelvic disseminated nodules. On non-contrast CT, all cases showed slightly high-density foci (66.56 \u00b1 8.23 HU), with punctate or nodular calcifications in 54.5% (6\/11). In the subset of three patients who underwent contrast-enhanced CT, marked enhancement of the solid components was observed in all cases.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The radiological manifestations of SO demonstrate distinct characteristic features. 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