Mushroom Cap a Sign of Rectosigmoid Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis on MRI Corresponding to Surgical Specimen

Emad Mikhail, Robert D Bennett
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2022 · vol. 29(8) , pp. 926–928 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2022.04.020 · PMID:35533954 · W4229013503
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This paper describes a specific MRI finding in the rectosigmoid, termed the "mushroom cap," which accurately corresponds to deep infiltrating endometriosis identified in surgical specimens.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Colon Colon Female Female Humans Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Rectum Rectum Rectum Rectum

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