Endometriomas in adolescents

Kelly Nicole Wright, Kelly N. Wright, Laufer MR, Marc R Laufer
Fertility and sterility · 2010 · vol. 94(4) , pp. 1529.e7–1529.e9 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.02.018 · PMID:20334862 · W2058972914
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This paper describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of endometriomas in adolescent patients.

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ObjectiveTo report a rare presentation of bilateral endometriomas in an adolescent and describe characteristics of endometriomas.DesignCase report.SettingMajor academic medical center.Patient(s)An 18-year-old G0 presented with an incidentally found 35-cm pelvic mass that was found to be bilateral endometriomas.Intervention(s)Exploratory laparotomy with resection of endometrioma cyst walls and lysis of adhesions.Main outcome measure(s)The incidence, pathogenesis, fertility implications, and treatment options for endometriomas in adolescents.Result(s)Endometriomas are rare in adolescents. There are no case reports in the literature to date.Conclusion(s)Endometriosis should be considered in adolescents presenting with bilateral complex ovarian masses regardless of their size.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Adolescent Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases

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