Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix

Maria Elisabetta Coccia, Francesca Rizzello, Eleonora Castellacci, F. Cammilli, Fiamma Cammilli
Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU · 2010 · vol. 38(4) , pp. 209–211 · doi:10.1002/jcu.20677 · PMID:20191622 · W2063482191
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Transvaginal sonography revealed a large, deep cervical endometrioma with typical internal echoes, which was successfully aspirated yielding chocolate-colored fluid and endometrial cells.

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Abstract

We present a rare case of endometriosis of the cervix. Transvaginal sonography showed a 35-mm cyst in the cervix with diffuse, low-level internal echoes. Transvaginal sonography-guided aspiration with a 17-gauge needle was performed, yielding a very thick chocolate-colored fluid. Cytological examination of the fluid revealed the presence of endometrial cells. Symptoms resolved after aspiration and no recurrence has developed.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisendometrioma

MeSH descriptors

Cervix Uteri Endometriosis Uterine Cervical Diseases Adult Cervix Uteri Diagnosis, Differential Drainage Drainage Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color Ultrasonography, Interventional Ultrasonography, Interventional Uterine Cervical Diseases Uterine Cervical Diseases

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