Presumption of pericardial endometriosis using MRI: Case report and review of the literature
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This case report presents the diagnostic utility of MRI in identifying pericardial endometriosis and reviews existing literature on this rare condition.
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Endometriosis is a condition where hormonal-responsive endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus usually within the pelvic cavity. Extra-pelvic endometriosis is rare and may involve the pericardium. We report the first case of pericardial endometriosis suspected using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
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- Laparoscopic excision of pericardial and diaphragmatic endometriosis 2020
- An asymptomatic anterior vaginal wall endometrioma, a rare manifestation of endometriosis: A case report 2020
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