title: Endoscopic ultrasound and EUS-guided FNA in the diagnosis of rectal endometriosis.
abstract: Endometriosis is characterised by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. The GI tract is the most common site for extra-pelvic endometriosis, in particular the rectum and sigmoid colon. Using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which combines endoscopy with real-time ultrasonography, the wall of the GI tract and adjacent structures can be examined. EUS-guided fine needle aspirates can be also obtained during the procedure. We report a case of rectosigmoid endometriosis which was diagnosed using EUS.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leyden
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Winter
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Keane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*