Abstract:Introduction: Polypoid endometriosis is a rare variant of endometriosis characterized by histological features resembling an endometrial polyp. Lesions frequently affect the ovaries presenting as adnexal masses which may mimic malignancy, with an extremely complex differential diagnosis due to the poor evidence reported in Literature. Case description: In this report, we describe the case of a 43 years old woman referred to pelvic transvaginal ultrasound examination for recurrent abdominal pain, in whom sonogr… Show more
“…Ultrasound features of polypoid endometriosis typically include a multilocular mass with cystic components containing low-level echoes or solid tissue. The solid components can appear as solid vascular nodules or papillary projections, mimicking malignancy and ultimately requiring surgical resection 4 .…”
“…Ultrasound features of polypoid endometriosis typically include a multilocular mass with cystic components containing low-level echoes or solid tissue. The solid components can appear as solid vascular nodules or papillary projections, mimicking malignancy and ultimately requiring surgical resection 4 .…”
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