Tumors and Pseudotumors of the Secondary Müllerian System: Review With Emphasis on Cross-Sectional Imaging Findings

Abstract

Familiarity with a wide spectrum of diseases and disorders of the secondary müllerian system allows accurate diagnosis and management.

Magnetic resonance imaging findings of endosalpingiosis: a case report

“…Imaging findings of mass-forming pelvic endosalpingiosis are limited. 4 , 6 – 10 According to previous reports, the lesions show a multilocular cystic mass in the uterine myometrium or along the uterine serosa with infiltration into the uterus. 4 , 7 , 8 It can be demonstrated as a unilocular cystic 6 or diffusely infiltrating solid and cystic masses.…”

“… 4 , 7 , 8 It can be demonstrated as a unilocular cystic 6 or diffusely infiltrating solid and cystic masses. 9 Calcification can be observed as multiple calcified granular nodules in the pelvic peritoneal cavity on CT. 10 Regarding the imaging findings in extrapelvic sites, appendiceal and splenic endosalpingiosis have been reported. 5 , 11 In appendices, the lesions showed thin-walled cystic masses.…”

Diffuse abdominal and pelvic endosalpingiosis: A case report

“…Common locations for endosalpingiosis include the serosa of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and the pelvic cul-de-sac. Less common locations include the bladder wall, omentum, bowel serosa, and skin [3] . There have been few reports of endosalpingiosis involving the appendix [7] , as well as full thickness infiltrative involvement of the cervix [5] .…”

“…Less common locations include the omentum, small bowel serosa, and skin. Commonly reported imaging findings are of well circumscribed pelvic masses with variable cystic and solid components with varying enhancement patterns [3] .…”

An unexpected diagnosis of primary omental endometrial stromal sarcoma in a patient with acute right abdominal pain: A case report and review of literature

“…Possible explanations include gland-poor endometriosis foci (stromal endometriosis) or complete replacement by the tumour [3]. Another theory is de-novo malignant transformation of peritoneum or coelomic multipotential epithelial cells [1], [3], [19].…”