Ectopic

Definition

Ectopic tissue ….. is … 

characterized by …..

caused by ..etiology or predisposing factors

resulting in a pathological feature (structural change or functional change)  or clinical feauture

Sometimes complicated by ….

Diagnosis is suspected clinically by … and confirmed by ….

Imaging includes the use of

Treatment options depend on …. but includes …..

Etymology if available

 Adenomyosis – Thickened Junctional Zone

This T2 weighted MRI of a 41 year old female shows thickened junctional zone of the uterus measuring up to 12 mms characteristic of adenomyosis

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Thickened Junctional Zone

This T2 weighted MRI of a 41 year old female shows thickened junctional zone of the uterus measuring up to 12 mms characteristic of adenomyosis

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Adenomyosis

Thickened Junctional Zone

Enlarged Uterus

This T2 weighted MRI of a 41 year old female shows thickened junctional zone (light maroon) of the uterus measuring up to 12 mms characteristic of adenomyosis

code uterus junctional zone thickened enlarged MRI T2 weighted Adenomyosis the uterus Courrtesy Ashey Davidoff MD copyright 2009

Ectopic Endometrium

35 year old female who is post C section shows a nodule within the scar of the cesarian section most consistent with an endometrial implant. The ultrasound shows two nodules, each with doppler flow, characteristic in appearance and by location of ectopic endometrial tissue. code ectopic endometrium skin subcutaneous doppler cesarian section ultrasound uterus USscan

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