Endometriose im Processus vaginalis peritonei
Endometriosis
of canal of Nuck • Endometriosis with canal of Nuck endometrioma - Ganzer Fall bei Radiopaedia
Endometriosis affecting the canal of Nuck is an extremely rare site for endometriosis. It is proposed that retrograde implantation of endometrial tissue into patent canal of Nuck could give rise to the condition.
Clinical presentation
The condition is presented as a painful inguinal swelling. Usually unaffected by menstrual cycle .
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
It appears as a hypoechoic nodule with poor through transmission .
MRI
MRI can provide diagnosis and evaluation of extension of endometriosis. There are two patterns observed prevalently solid and prevalently cystic. Areas of hemorrhage can be appreciated .
- T1
- it appears as a homogeneously hypointense nodule with hyperintense areas if there is hemorrhage.
- T2
- it appears as an intermediate signal intensity lesion
- T1 C+ (Gd)
- homogeneous enhancement is seen
See also
Siehe auch:
Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu Endometriose im Processus vaginalis peritonei:
