Polypoid endometriosis of the ureter mimicking fibroepithelial polyps.
We present a case of polypoid endometriosis of the ureter that showed bilateral polypoid intraluminal masses in the lower part of the ureter mimicking ureteral fibroepithelial polyps, arising with a background of pelvic endometriosis and a history of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed the masses to have high signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging. The location and bilaterality of the polypoid intraluminal masses are considered useful points in the differential diagnosis of fibroepithelial polyps.
Marugami
Nagaaki
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Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijyo-cho, Kashihara 634-8522, Japan. maru1225maru@yahoo.co.jp
Hirohashi
Shinji
S
Kitano
Satoru
S
Takahama
Junko
J
Ito
Takahiro
T
Torimoto
Kazumasa
K
Hirao
Yoshihiko
Y
Kichikawa
Kimihiko
K
D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D018225:Neoplasms, Fibroepithelial / Q000175:diagnosis; D011127:Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA