Endometriosis of the groin: the additional value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

R A P Borghans, Rob Borghans, C I E Scheeren, Clarissa Scheeren, G A J Dunselman, R F A Vliegen, Roy F. A. Vliegen
JBR-BTR : organe de la Societe royale belge de radiologie (SRBR) = orgaan van de Koninklijke Belgische Vereniging voor Radiologie (KBVR) · 2014 · vol. 97(2) , pp. 94 · doi:10.5334/jbr-btr.17 · PMID:25073239 · W2319733236
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This case report highlights Magnetic Resonance Imaging's value in diagnosing rare groin endometriosis and suggests it as a first-choice imaging technique for unexplained groin complaints in young women.

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This paper reports a rare case of groin endometriosis in a young woman, emphasizing how challenging diagnosis can be for unusual presentations. The authors describe that diagnosis was suspected using a careful history and physical examination, and confirmed with timely magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which they present as adding diagnostic value. The main limitation is that the evidence is restricted to a single case report. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it focuses specifically on MRI’s added value in diagnosing groin endometriosis.

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Abstract

We report a rare case of endometriosis of the groin in a young woman. This case shows how difficult the diagnosis of unusual manifestations of endometriosis can be. The diagnosis was suspected by a careful history and physical examination. Diagnosis was supported by timely performed Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which illustrates its additional value. It can be argued that MRI could be the first choice of imaging technique for the assessment of young women with nonspecific or unexplained complaints of the groin. Even more important is the familiarity of physicians other than gynaecologists with rare manifestations of this common disease.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Groin Magnetic Resonance Imaging Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Groin Groin Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Treatment Outcome

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