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Liesegang rings developing within intraperitoneal endometriotic implants. A case report.
1Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Liesegang rings, acellular structures, can mimic parasites in tissue samples. This case suggests they may originate from endometriosis, aiding in accurate pathological diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Histology
- Gynecologic Pathology
Background:
- Liesegang rings are acellular, laminated structures observed in various tissue pathologies.
- They are commonly found in kidneys and synovium but can occur elsewhere.
- Their resemblance to helminth ova and nematodes poses a diagnostic challenge for pathologists.