Endometriosis Mimicking Ovarian Malignancy: Diagnostic Dilemma of Three Cases

Authors

  • Brijesh T Department of Pathology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, India Author
  • Seema A Department of Pathology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, India Author
  • Sanjay K Department of Pathology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, India Author
  • Rajiv A Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, India Author
  • Yamini K Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23880/nhij-16000290

Keywords:

CA125, Endometriosis, Hysterectomy, Ovary, Omentum

Abstract

Ovarian endometriosis is an estrogen dependent gynecologic disease commonly affecting reproductive age group and 2-5% of postmenopausal women. Widespread endometriosis may be misdiagnosed as metastatic ovarian malignancy by imaging especially when coupled with increased levels of CA125. Present study reviews three such cases highlighting the need for high index of clinical suspicion in the correct case scenario. The clinicians should be aware of this mimicker as misdiagnosis has potential to distort the course of disease and may lead to unnecessary radical surgery in patients.

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Published

2023-08-16

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2023)

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Endometriosis Mimicking Ovarian Malignancy: Diagnostic Dilemma of Three Cases. (2023). Nursing & Healthcare International Journal, 7(4), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.23880/nhij-16000290