Description
In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of endometrioma through three unique cases, including an MRI example.
Key teaching points include:
* Endometriosis = Ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. Includes endometriomas, extraovarian implants and adhesions.
* Endometriomas = Endometriotic cysts within ovary.
* Endometriosis is seen in about 10% of women of reproductive age.
* Presentation: Pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility.
* Ultrasound: Diffuse, homogeneous low-level echoes (most specific feature) yielding a ground glass appearance. May have posterior acoustic enhancement.
* Endometriomas may have peripheral punctate echogenic foci. These foci have no internal vascular flow but can see twinkle artifact.
* Vascular flow may be present in endometrioma septations.
* Endometrioma vs. hemorrhagic cyst: Hemorrhagic cysts are acute, usually solitary and unilocular, whereas endometriomas are chronic, sometimes multiple and multilocular.
* Endometriomas can rarely (1%) undergo malignant transformation into endometrioid carcinoma or clear cell carcinoma.
* MR is the most specific imaging modality for diagnosis of endometrioma = Specificity 98%.*
* Homogeneous, T1 “light bulb” bright, T2 dark = “T2 shading.”
* Surgical treatment: Depends on disease severity from laparoscopic cyst aspiration/cystectomy to hysterectomy/oophorectomy.
* Medical management may be attempted: Oral contraceptives, GnRH agonists
*Reference: Togashi K, Nishimura K, Kimura I, et al. Endometrial cysts: Diagnosis with MR imaging. Radiology. 1991;180:73-78.
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