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The reproducibility of the algorithm was also examined by four evaluators with different imaging experience and abilities, using a test set of 61 cases, including 14 cases of uterine sarcoma. Results: From the MRI images and LDH values of 1801 cases of uterine sarcoma and uterine fibroids, we found that all sarcomas were included in the group with a high T2WI and either a high T1WI, an unclear margin, or high LDH values. In addition, when cases with DWI were examined, all sarcomas had high DWI. Among the 36 sarcoma cases, the group with positive findings for T2WI, T1WI, margins, and serum LDH levels all had a poor prognosis (p = 0.015). The reproducibility of the algorithm was examined by four evaluators and the sensitivity of sarcoma detection ranged from 71% to 93%. 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