Ultrasound Characteristics of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a benign disease characterised by the presence of viable ectopic endometrium outside the uterine cavity. It is commonly found in women of reproductive age. In 1927, Sampson hypothesised that endometriosis develops from retrograde menstruation.1However, retrograde menstruation is common among all menstruating women and during the past decades both a genetic predisposition and immunological dysfunction have been found to be associated with the development of endometriotic lesions.2–5The actual prevalence of endometriosis in women of reproductive age is difficult to ascertain because the diagnosis requires laparoscopy and the indications used for surgery will influence the proportion of patients diagnosed with endometriosis. Furthermore, the prevalence of endometriosis seems to be geographically different. One possible explanation might be exposure to irradiation, polychlorinated biphenyls or dioxin.6,7 Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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