Changes seen in the ultrasound features of a presumed decidualised ovarian endometrioma mimicking malignancy

Ahmad Sayasneh, A Sayasneh, Sayasneh A, O. Naji, Naji O, Y. Abdallah, Abdallah Y, Stalder C, C. Stalder, T. Bourne
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2012 · vol. 32(8) , pp. 807–811 · doi:10.3109/01443615.2012.707256 · PMID:23075365 · W2057501398
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This case report describes the ultrasound findings of a decidualized ovarian endometrioma in a pregnant woman that mimicked malignancy, highlighting the importance of serial ultrasound monitoring.

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A 35-year-old woman was followed-up in her second pregnancy following the ultrasound-based diagnosis of a presumed right ovarian endometrioma prior to conception. At that time, a transvaginal ultra...

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Pregnancy Complications Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Ultrasonography, Prenatal

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