Remarks on 3 challenge cases of external endometriosis with immunohistochemical confirmation
- Author:
Ro Van Ta
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
endometriosis
- MeSH:
Endometriosis;
diagnosis
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
2001;263(9):80-85
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Endometriosis is composed of internal endometriosis (adenomyosis) and external endometriosis. External endometriosis is a condition where tissues similar to the lining of the endometrium and is also found in the places outside the uterus. Endometriosis is one of the most frequent diseases seen in gynecological practice. It affects women in the reproductive ages. We report three of external endometriosis, which have difficulties in diagnosis. Three these cases show clinical signs similar to cancer disease, leading to errous diagnosis. The diagnosis can only be confirmed by histological examination. We analyze clinical features and histopathology of these cases with purpose is to provide clinicians and practicing pathologists the understanding of endometriosis.
