Ultrasound Differential Diagnosis in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of the Urinary Tract

Marco Scioscia, Isabella Zanetti, Xenia Raspanti, Raspanti X, Elide Spoto, Spoto E, Portuese A, Antonella Portuese, Marco Noventa, Giovanni Pontrelli, Pontrelli G, Pantaleo Greco, B. Virgilio
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine · 2020 · vol. 39(11) , pp. 2261–2275 · doi:10.1002/jum.15322 · PMID:32385923 · W3021268946
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This case series compared preoperative ultrasound findings with surgical and histologic records to distinguish deep infiltrating endometriosis of the urinary tract from other conditions.

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Abstract

Endometriosis of the urinary tract is a rare condition that may lead to severe complications. At present, the major challenge appears to be the ultrasound differential diagnosis with diseases that can afflict the ureter and the bladder. Preoperative scan findings were compared with surgical and histologic records. Twenty-three cases were selected as being of interest, as they were referred for suspected endometriosis, whereas second-level ultrasound revealed a different disease in some cases. This case series aims to help in becoming familiar with the possible differential diagnosis of lesions of the urinary tract that resemble endometriosis.

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endometriosisdie_deep_infiltrating

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Female Female Humans Humans Ultrasonography Ultrasonography

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