Gallbladder and muscular endometriosis: a case report
F Iafrate1, M Ciolina, M Iannitti
1Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy. francoiafrate@gmail.com
Abdominal Imaging
|March 30, 2012
Summary
This case study highlights endometriosis, a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus. It details a rare instance of gallbladder and abdominal wall endometriosis diagnosed through advanced imaging and confirmed by surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Radiology
Background:
- Endometriosis typically affects pelvic organs but can occur in rare ectopic sites.
- Abdominal wall and gallbladder endometriosis are uncommon presentations.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and a mass, showing a history of cesarean sections.
- Imaging revealed hyperenhancing masses in the gallbladder and abdominal wall.
Findings:
- Magnetic Resonance imaging confirmed gallbladder involvement and an abdominal wall nodule.
- Histology post-surgical removal diagnosed gallbladder and abdominal wall endometriosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses, even in unusual locations.
- Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurate diagnosis of ectopic endometriosis.
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