MRI appearances of bladder endometriosis

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This paper presents four cases of bladder endometriosis to illustrate specific MRI features that help distinguish these lesions from intrinsic bladder neoplasia.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial tissue in ectopic foci outside the uterus. Involvement of the urinary tract is rare, with the bladder being most commonly affected in these cases. Radiologically these lesions, which are usually small, may be difficult to distinguish from intrinsic bladder neoplasia. Four cases of vesical endometriosis are presented with the MRI features that suggest the diagnosis.

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endometriosisbladder_endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Urinary Bladder Diseases Adult Adult Cystoscopy Cystoscopy Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases

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