Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix

Maria Elisabetta Coccia; Coccia ME; Francesca Rizzello; Rizzello F; Eleonora Castellacci; Castellacci E; F. Cammilli; Cammilli F; Fiamma Cammilli

doi:10.1002/jcu.20677

Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix

Maria Elisabetta Coccia, Coccia ME, Francesca Rizzello, Rizzello F, Eleonora Castellacci, Castellacci E, F. Cammilli, Cammilli F, Fiamma Cammilli

Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU · 2010 · vol. 38(4) , pp. 209–211 · doi:10.1002/jcu.20677 · PMID:20191622 · W2063482191

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Transvaginal sonography revealed a large, deep cervical endometrioma with typical internal echoes, which was successfully aspirated yielding chocolate-colored fluid and endometrial cells.

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Abstract

We present a rare case of endometriosis of the cervix. Transvaginal sonography showed a 35-mm cyst in the cervix with diffuse, low-level internal echoes. Transvaginal sonography-guided aspiration with a 17-gauge needle was performed, yielding a very thick chocolate-colored fluid. Cytological examination of the fluid revealed the presence of endometrial cells. Symptoms resolved after aspiration and no recurrence has developed.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Cervix Uteri Endometriosis Uterine Cervical Diseases Adult Adult Cervix Uteri Cervix Uteri Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Drainage Drainage Drainage Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Treatment Outcome

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