CT and MRI appearances of sarcomatous change in chronic pelvic endometriosis
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This case report describes the CT and MRI appearances of sarcomatous change within chronic pelvic endometriosis, highlighting diagnostic challenges leading to confirmation by laparotomy.
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Endometriosis is a relatively common condition in pre-menopausal women. Rarely, endometrial malignancy may arise in and co-exist with endometriosis. In this case report, the findings on CT and MRI which indicated this development are described. Multiple image-guided biopsies showed features consistent with endometriosis and the diagnosis was not confirmed histopathologically until formal laparotomy and open biopsy.
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