Endosalpingiosis was first described by Sampson in 1930. However, until recently more and more studies show the convincing evidence that it most probably originates from tubal cells. It has a close relationship with t...Endosalpingiosis was first described by Sampson in 1930. However, until recently more and more studies show the convincing evidence that it most probably originates from tubal cells. It has a close relationship with the development of serous tumors, especially low-grade serous carcinoma. The lesion does cause symptoms and signs, such as chronic abdominal pain or tumor-like mass, though it is often found accidently for other gynecologic problems. Occasionally atypical endosalpingiosis needs to be differentiated from a malignancy when it appears in an unusual site with worrying morphologic presentations or under some special circumstances. Owing to the facts that it may evolve quietly and continuously towards serous tumors, and that the lesions at different sites may evolve independently, the outcomes of its evolution can eventually kill the patient. Therefore, a proper recognition of the lesion will translate it into an adequate care for those patients. This review summarizes the most recent findings and makes thoughtful comments.展开更多
Dear Editor:Florid cystic endosalpingiosis(FCE)is a rare type of endosalpingiosis that presents as a mass-like lesion.It may rarely involve the uterus and present as a cystic or tumor-like mass.Herein we report an unu...Dear Editor:Florid cystic endosalpingiosis(FCE)is a rare type of endosalpingiosis that presents as a mass-like lesion.It may rarely involve the uterus and present as a cystic or tumor-like mass.Herein we report an unusual case of FCE.The patient is a 43-year-old woman presented with pelvic cystic mass,which was diagnosed as an ovarian cyst by ultrasonic examination,and diagnosed as a uterine leiomyoma with cystic degeneration by laparoscopy.Pathologic findings show FCE of the uterine subserosa.Preoperative diagnosis of uterine cystic endosalpingiosis is usually difficult.Thus,awareness about this condition in clinicians may help in preventing misdiagnosis and overtreatment.A 43-year-old woman,gravida 6 para 1,presented a cystic formation at the left adnexal area.展开更多
文摘Endosalpingiosis was first described by Sampson in 1930. However, until recently more and more studies show the convincing evidence that it most probably originates from tubal cells. It has a close relationship with the development of serous tumors, especially low-grade serous carcinoma. The lesion does cause symptoms and signs, such as chronic abdominal pain or tumor-like mass, though it is often found accidently for other gynecologic problems. Occasionally atypical endosalpingiosis needs to be differentiated from a malignancy when it appears in an unusual site with worrying morphologic presentations or under some special circumstances. Owing to the facts that it may evolve quietly and continuously towards serous tumors, and that the lesions at different sites may evolve independently, the outcomes of its evolution can eventually kill the patient. Therefore, a proper recognition of the lesion will translate it into an adequate care for those patients. This review summarizes the most recent findings and makes thoughtful comments.
文摘Dear Editor:Florid cystic endosalpingiosis(FCE)is a rare type of endosalpingiosis that presents as a mass-like lesion.It may rarely involve the uterus and present as a cystic or tumor-like mass.Herein we report an unusual case of FCE.The patient is a 43-year-old woman presented with pelvic cystic mass,which was diagnosed as an ovarian cyst by ultrasonic examination,and diagnosed as a uterine leiomyoma with cystic degeneration by laparoscopy.Pathologic findings show FCE of the uterine subserosa.Preoperative diagnosis of uterine cystic endosalpingiosis is usually difficult.Thus,awareness about this condition in clinicians may help in preventing misdiagnosis and overtreatment.A 43-year-old woman,gravida 6 para 1,presented a cystic formation at the left adnexal area.
