Ruptured cystic endometriosis within degenerated leiomyoma mimicking intra-abdominal malignancy: An unusual case report

Ping‐Lin Hsieh, Ping-Lin Hsieh, Yao‐Feng Li, Yao-Feng Li, Chang FW, Fung‐Wei Chang, Fung-Wei Chang, Yu MH, Mu-Hsien Yu, Mu‐Hsien Yu, Ke JC, Jyun‐Cheng Ke, Jyun-Cheng Ke, Kuo‐Min Su
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2022 · vol. 161(1) , pp. 320–321 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.14553 · PMID:36333882 · W4308254213
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This case report details an unusual instance where ruptured cystic endometriosis within a degenerated leiomyoma mimicked intra-abdominal malignancy by elevating CA-125 and CA-199 levels.

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Synopsis An unusual case of ruptured cystic endometriosis within degenerated leiomyoma showing surged serum CA‐125 together with CA‐199 levels mimicking intra‐abdominal malignancy.

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endometriosis

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