Endosalpingosis as a cause of chronic pelvic pain

Susan A. Davies, Victoria M. Maclin

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Abstract

Endosalpingosis, a condition characterized by ectopic oviduct epithelium, is diagnosed histologically by the appearance of benign ciliated and nonciliated columnar cells in an abnormal location. Endosalpingosis is typically without symptoms. Our unusual case report shows symptomatic endosalpingosis first seen with chronic pelvic pain. Various aspects of this disease will also be discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)495-496
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume164
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Endosalpingosis
  • ectopic tubal epithelium
  • pelvic pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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