A Case of Endometriosis of Ovary and Cervix Combined with Huge Uterine Myoma.
- Author:
Ki Hyung KIM
1
;
Jae Heok JEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyoma;
Ovary;
Cervix;
Endometriosis
- MeSH:
Cervix Uteri*;
Colon, Sigmoid;
Endometriosis*;
Female;
Humans;
Leiomyoma*;
Ligaments;
Ovary*;
Peritoneum;
Uterus;
Vulva
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2003;46(6):1231-1235
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Uterine leiomyomas are the most common solid pelvic tumors in women and endometriosis is an exceedingly common gynecologic problem. The most common site of endometriosis is the ovary, and other organs affected are posterior cul-de-sac, anterior uterovesical peritoneum, uterosacral ligaments, tube, uterus, rectovaginal septum, sigmoid colon, cervix and vulva. Cevical endometriosis is usually regarded as an uncommon lesion. We experienced a case of endometriosis of ovary and cervix with huge uterine myoma.
