{"paper_id":"c7949d79-d5b3-40a7-b274-7b182359e570","body_text":"Abstract\nWe report ultrasonographic and CT findings in a patient with endometriosis of the bladder wall after cesarean section. Endometriosis is defined as ectopic endometrial tissue which responds to the endocrine changes of the menstrual cycle [1]. The incidence of the condition may be as high as 20% of all menstruating women [2]. The most common locations of endometriosis are in the true pelvis, particularly the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. The sacrouterine ligaments and Douglas' cul-de-sac are also frequently affected. Rarer sites of endometriotic implants include the gastrointestinal tract, urogenital organs, and extraabdominal sites. The diagnosis is suggested by the results of modern imaging techniques and the usually typical clinical findings and is confirmed by histopathology of a surgical specimen. The literature contains few reports on ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with endometriosis [3, 4].\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nWilson JR, Beecham CT, Carrington ER (1975) Endometriosis. In: Obstetrics and gynecology 5th ed. St. Louis: Mosby 110–118\nMerrill JA (1986) Endometriosis. In: Danfath DN Obstetrics and gynecology 5th ed. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 995–1007\nKerr W (1966) Endometriosis involving the urinary tract. Clin Obstet Gynecol 9: 331\nRoberts JL, Farah M (1992) Ultrasound of endometriosis and adenomyomatosis. In: Shirkhoda A, Madrazo B, eds Pelvic ultrasound, Baltimore; Williams & Wilkins\nMeyers WC, Kelvin FM, Jones RS (1979) Diagnosis and surgical treatment of colonic endometriosis. Arch Surg 114: 169–175\nRanney B (1975) The prevention, inhibition, palliation and treatment of endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 123: 778–789\nSteck CW, Helwig EB (1966) Cutaneous endometriosis. Clin Obstet Gynecol 9: 373–383\nColeman BG, Arger PH, Mulern CB Jr (1979) Endometriosis: clinical and ultrasonic correlation. AJR 132: 747–749\nBidwall JK, Dunne MG (1987) Computed tomography of bladder malakoplakia. J Comput Assist Tomogr 11 (5): 909–910\nRubin E, Farber JF (1988) Endometriosis. In: Pathology, 1st ed. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott 987–989\nAuthor information\nAuthors and Affiliations\nAdditional information\nCorrespondence to: K. W. Preidler\nRights and permissions\nAbout this article\nCite this article\nPreidler, K.W., Steiner, H., Sternthal, H.M. et al. CT and ultrasonographic findings in a patient with endometriosis of the bladder after cesarean section. Eur. Radiol. 4, 182–183 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00231209\nReceived:\nRevised:\nAccepted:\nIssue date:\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00231209","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}