Sonographic diagnosis of a large and deep endometrioma of the uterine cervix.
We present a rare case of endometriosis of the cervix. Transvaginal sonography showed a 35-mm cyst in the cervix with diffuse, low-level internal echoes. Transvaginal sonography-guided aspiration with a 17-gauge needle was performed, yielding a very thick chocolate-colored fluid. Cytological examination of the fluid revealed the presence of endometrial cells. Symptoms resolved after aspiration and no recurrence has developed.
Coccia
Maria Elisabetta
ME
Department of Gynaecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni, 85, 50100 Florence, Italy.
Rizzello
Francesca
F
Castellacci
Eleonora
E
Cammilli
Fiamma
F
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / Q000379:methods; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy