Adenomyosis in Adolescence

Adenomyosis has generally been considered as a disease of adult life; however, it is rarely encountered in young girls, especially when severe dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain are present. The variant of adenomyosis that is specific to adolescent women is the so-called cystic adenomyosis which represent cystic formations within the myometrium with hemorrhagic content resembling that of an endometriotic cyst. Recent advances in imaging techniques and improved awareness of the disease led to the emergence of several articles investigating the pathophysiology and implications on diagnosis of adenomyosis in younger patients. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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