Unusual Imaging Appearances of Endometriosis

Shaile Choudhary, Najla Fasih, Demetri Papadatos, Venkateswar R Surabhi
AJR. American journal of roentgenology · 2009 · vol. 192(6) , pp. 1632–1644 · doi:10.2214/ajr.08.1560 · PMID:19457828 · W2119686771
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This paper familiarizes radiologists with distinctive imaging findings of the wide spectrum of pelvic endometriosis, including infrequent manifestations like malignant degeneration and scar endometriosis.

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OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is defined as tissue resembling the endometrium occurring outside the uterus. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the radiologist with the wide spectrum of pelvic endometriosis and to review the distinctive imaging findings. Infrequent manifestations of endometriosis, including malignant degeneration, scar endometriosis, association with ascites, and invasive endometriosis, are described. CONCLUSION: The manifestations of endometriosis commonly present a challenge to the gynecologist and radiologist. Familiarity with its varied presentations may allow accurate diagnosis.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ultrasonography Adolescent Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Ultrasonography Young Adult

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