Endosalpingiosis

Holmes MD, M. D. Holmes, H. S. Levin, Levin HS, Ballard LA Jr, L. A. Ballard
Cleveland Clinic quarterly · 1981 · vol. 48(3) , pp. 345–352 · doi:10.3949/ccjm.48.3.345 · PMID:7296873 · W4252099289
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This paper describes endosalpingiosis, characterized by benign tubal-like epithelial foci on the peritoneum, in a patient with endometriosis and psammoma bodies, and discusses its origin and importance.

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Abstract

The origin of psammoma bodies in cul-de-sac fluid must always be explained. Multiple, histologically benign, predominantly peritoneal foci of tubal-like epithelium are described in a woman with endometriosis and psammoma bodies in the cul-de-sac fluid. Because no primary ovarian neoplasm was present, the diagnosis of endosalpingiosis was made. The pathogenesis and significance of endosalpingiosis are discussed.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Uterine Neoplasms Adult Cytodiagnosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Inflammation Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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