Cystic myometrial lesion in the uterus of an adolescent girl

Senait Fisseha, Fisseha S, Yolanda R. Smith, Smith YR, Layne M. Kumetz, Kumetz LM, Mueller GC, Gisela C Mueller, Hussain H, Hero Hussain, Elisabeth H. Quint, Quint EH
Fertility and sterility · 2006 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.019 · PMID:16828476
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This report describes a cystic myometrial lesion in an adolescent girl that partially regressed and achieved symptom control with hormone suppression using oral contraceptive pills.

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Abstract

The clinical course and radiographic appearance of a cystic myometrial lesion in a 13-year-old adolescent girl are described. Hormone suppression with continuous oral contraceptive (OC) pills resulted in partial regression of the lesion, as well as control of symptoms.

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endometriosis

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Cysts Endometriosis Myometrium Myometrium Uterine Diseases Adolescent Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Cysts Cysts Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hormone Antagonists Hormone Antagonists Humans Myometrium Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography Uterine Diseases

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