Cystic uterine endosalpingiosis in a patient with carcinoma endometrium
Endosalpingiosis is a benign condition characterized by the presence of tubal-type epithelial cells outside the Fallopian tube. It may rarely involve the uterus and present as a cystic or tumor-like mass. We report an unusual case of cystic uterine endosalpingiosis in a postmenopausal female with ca...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of Mid-life Health 2020-07, Vol.11 (3), p.178-180 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Endosalpingiosis is a benign condition characterized by the presence of tubal-type epithelial cells outside the Fallopian tube. It may rarely involve the uterus and present as a cystic or tumor-like mass. We report an unusual case of cystic uterine endosalpingiosis in a postmenopausal female with carcinoma endometrium. Preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis of this condition is challenging. Awareness about this condition in clinicians may help in preventing misdiagnosis and overtreatment. |
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ISSN: | 0976-7800 0976-7819 |
DOI: | 10.4103/jmh.JMH_162_19 |