Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2003 Jun;46(6):1231-1235.

A Case of Endometriosis of Ovary and Cervix Combined with Huge Uterine Myoma

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common solid pelvic tumors in women and endometriosis is an exceedingly common gynecologic problem. The most common site of endometriosis is the ovary, and other organs affected are posterior cul-de-sac, anterior uterovesical peritoneum, uterosacral ligaments, tube, uterus, rectovaginal septum, sigmoid colon, cervix and vulva. Cevical endometriosis is usually regarded as an uncommon lesion. We experienced a case of endometriosis of ovary and cervix with huge uterine myoma.

Keyword

Leiomyoma; Ovary; Cervix; Endometriosis

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri*
Colon, Sigmoid
Endometriosis*
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma*
Ligaments
Ovary*
Peritoneum
Uterus
Vulva
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