Endoscopic ultrasound and EUS-guided FNA in the diagnosis of rectal endometriosis.

J Leyden, Leyden J, Winter DC, D. C. Winter, E. Clarke, Clarke E, Conor O’Keane, O'Keane C, C O'Keane
Irish medical journal · 2009 · vol. 102(9) , pp. 301 · PMID:19902654 · W110652216
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Endoscopic ultrasound combined with fine needle aspiration was used to successfully diagnose a case of rectosigmoid endometriosis.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is characterised by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. The GI tract is the most common site for extra-pelvic endometriosis, in particular the rectum and sigmoid colon. Using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which combines endoscopy with real-time ultrasonography, the wall of the GI tract and adjacent structures can be examined. EUS-guided fine needle aspirates can be also obtained during the procedure. We report a case of rectosigmoid endometriosis which was diagnosed using EUS.

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endometriosis

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Biopsy, Fine-Needle Endometriosis Endosonography Rectal Diseases Adult Biopsy, Fine-Needle Endometriosis Female Humans Rectal Diseases

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