Calf endometriosis: a case report and review of musculoskeletal involvement.

Sadegh Saberi, Amir Reza Farhoud, Ali Radmehr
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) · 2009 · vol. 38(11) , pp. E175–8 · PMID:20049359 · W173283725
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This case report describes an endometriosis of the leg presenting as a soft-tissue mass and highlights the diagnostic importance of patient history and clinicoradiologic correlation.

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Abstract

A few cases of endometriosis of the musculoskeletal system have been reported. In the present case report, we describe an endometriosis of the leg, presenting as a softtissue mass, and emphasize the importance of patient history and clinicoradiologic correlation for easier diagnosis. The authors have obtained the patient’s written informed consent for print and electronic publication of the case report.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Leg Musculoskeletal Diseases Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Leg Magnetic Resonance Imaging Menstrual Cycle Musculoskeletal Diseases

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