Erosion of Bilateral “Kissing” Ovaries Into One Large Endometrioma

Caitlin Dunne; Dunne C; Gary Nakhuda; Gary S. Nakhuda; Nakhuda G; Mohamed A. Bedaiwy

doi:10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30428-x

Erosion of Bilateral “Kissing” Ovaries Into One Large Endometrioma

Caitlin Dunne, Dunne C, Gary Nakhuda, Gary S. Nakhuda, Nakhuda G, Mohamed A. Bedaiwy

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2014 · vol. 36(10) , pp. 855 · doi:10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30428-x · PMID:25375293 · W2184864789

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This case report describes the rare clinical presentation of bilateral "kissing" ovaries eroding into a single large endometrioma, highlighting an unusual morphological progression in endometriosis.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovary Ovary Ovary

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Massive and acute hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the uterine artery by erosion from an endometriotic lesion 2002

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[1] Massive and acute hemoperitoneum due to rupture of the uterine artery by erosion from an endometriotic lesion 2002