title: CT diagnosis of perihepatic endometriosis complicated by malignant transformation.
abstract: Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue becomes implanted on extrauterine sites, most commonly within the pelvis. Malignant transformation of endometriotic foci is rare, but has been frequently reported. We describe a patient with a CT scan demonstrating pathologically proven perihepatic endometriosis, including malignant transformation. Endometrioses should be considered in the differential diagnosis of perihepatic masses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Weinfeld
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Lucas
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Saksouk
mesh_terms: D018269:Carcinoma, Endometrioid / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed