Polypoid endometriosis – A rare entity of endometriosis mimicking ovarian cancer

Cleo Tsai, Tsai C, Huang SH, Shih-Hung Huang, Shih‐Hung Huang, Chia‐Yen Huang, Huang CY, Chia-Yen Huang
Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology · 2019 · vol. 58(3) , pp. 328–329 · doi:10.1016/j.tjog.2019.03.007 · PMID:31122518 · W2945583084
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This case report and literature review describes a rare instance of polypoid endometriosis in a young woman that mimicked ovarian cancer but was successfully treated with resection and hormonal therapy.

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To report a rare case of polypoid endometriosis with initial impression of ovarian cancer and review the published literature about this disease. CASE REPORT: A 23-year-old female presented with sudden onset of acute lower abdominal pain. Image studies revealed an irregular shaped, heterogeneous mass at the cul-de-sac, but without ascites or enlargement of pelvic or paraaortic lymph nodes. Blood tests showed an elevated CA-125 value (1317 U/ml). Resection of the mass was performed by laparotomy and the frozen section and final pathology both revealed polypoid endometriosis. Post-operative gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist was given for 6 months followed by oral contraceptives. She remained disease free 3 years after operation. CONCLUSION: Polypoid endometriosis is an uncommon and distinctive variant of endometriosis. Gynecologists should be aware of this rare form of a commonly benign disease to avoid excessive resection in younger patients of childbearing age.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Polyps CA-125 Antigen CA-125 Antigen Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Polyps Ultrasonography Young Adult

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