D efinition — The presence of epithelium resembling fallopian tube epithelium outside the fallopian tube. Clinical Features Epidemiology Endosalpingiosis has been noted in up to 7% of reproductive-age women. It can be found in association with other pelvic pathologic processes…
D efinition — Ovarian cortical inclusion cysts (CICs) lined by either mesothelium (ovarian surface epithelium [OSE]) or müllerian epithelium. Clinical Features Epidemiology Very common. Found in the majority of ovaries in postmenopausal women. Associated with increasing age. Most plausible origin…
D efinition — A benign epithelial or epithelial stromal tumor with a serous (ciliated) epithelial component. Clinical Features Epidemiology Common; among the most frequently encountered of the benign epithelial tumors. Can be seen at any age, most commonly in postmenopausal…
PITFALL D efinition — A variant of endometrioma that may be confused with malignancy on ultrasound. Clinical Features Epidemiology Relatively common. Seen during pregnancy. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
D efinition — Endometriotic epithelium with noncomplex architecture and nuclear atypia. Clinical Features Pathogenesis Occurs in endometriotic cysts. Possibly a very early neoplastic change akin to other lesions associated with endometriomas, such as müllerian mucinous cystadenomas, adenofibromas, and well-differentiated endometrioid…
D efinition — Endometriotic epithelium with focal noncomplex mucinous differentiation. Clinical Features Pathogenesis Occurs in endometriotic cysts. Probably a very early neoplastic change akin to other lesions associated with endometriomas, such as müllerian mucinous cystadenomas, adenofibromas, and well-differentiated endometrioid adenocarcinomas.…
D efinition — An expansion of the ovarian cortex and medulla by a benign proliferation of ovarian cortical stromal cells and associated luteinized cells. Cortical stromal hyperplasia (CSH) is a mild form seen at menopause; stromal hyperthecosis is a more…
D efinition — Benign incidental ovarian cyst most often noted in pregnant women. Clinical Features Epidemiology Uncommon to rare. Most often noted in pregnant or recently postpartum women. Can also be seen in nonpregnant, usually reproductive-age, women. You’re Reading a…
D efinition — A constellation of findings in the ovary during gestation. Clinical Features Epidemiology Related to the pregnancy state. Linked to the effects of gonadotropins on the ovarian cortex. Can be particularly pronounced during multiple-gestation pregnancies and hydatidiform moles.…
PITFALL D efinition — A benign sectioning artifact that can be mistaken for neoplasia. Clinical Features Epidemiology Reproductive-age women. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…