Endometrioma of the liver
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Endometriosis, in which the tissue of the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, can occur in virtually any organ in the body, with the apparent exception of the spleen. The case history is presented of a patient who developed endometriosis in the liver. She had experienced pain in the area of the stomach for a year that was not related to her menstrual cycle. A mass could be felt in the liver that appeared to be a cyst when examined with ultrasonography. The cyst was surgically removed and identified as an endometrioma (a blood-filled cyst associated with endometriosis); another endometrioma was found in the left ovary and removed. The patient underwent drug therapy and had no further signs of pelvic disease. When liver cysts of uncertain origin are discovered, the diagnosis of endometriosis should be considered as a possible cause. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1990
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Supernumerary ovary with an endometrioma and osseous metaplasia: a case report
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The rare occurrence of an extra ovary may cause complications yet go undetected for a period of time. A 32-year-old woman undergoing treatment for infertility had a history of endometriosis and continual pelvic pain. She underwent several laparoscopic procedures to eliminate cysts and endometrial scar tissue, but the pain persisted and worsened. Finally, an ultrasound examination diagnosed a pelvic growth on the left side. The growth was removed surgically, and was found to be an extra ovary containing endometrial tissue, blood, and bone tissue. Surgeons were careful not to cut the ureter, and flushed it with dye to make sure it was intact. The woman's condition improved after surgery. This may be the first report of endometrial tissue in an extra ovary.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Endometrial resection versus vaginal hysterectomy for menorrhagia: long-term clinical and quality-of-life outcomes
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Women with excess menstrual bleeding appear to find surgically removing the uterus through the vagina slightly more preferable in the long-term than surgically removing uterine lining sections. Questionnaires addressing surgery satisfaction, quality of life, and sexual functioning were completed by 77 women two years after having one of these two surgeries. Overall, 94.8% of the women with vaginal hysterectomies and 86.8% of the women with lining removal were satisfied or very satisfied with their surgery. More women with vaginal hysterectomies reported high quality of life scores. Sexual function was similar in the two groups.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1997
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