Endosalpingiosis

Cleve Clin Q. 1981 Fall;48(3):345-52. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.48.3.345.

Abstract

The origin of psammoma bodies in cul-de-sac fluid must always be explained. Multiple, histologically benign, predominantly peritoneal foci of tubal-like epithelium are described in a woman with endometriosis and psammoma bodies in the cul-de-sac fluid. Because no primary ovarian neoplasm was present, the diagnosis of endosalpingiosis was made. The pathogenesis and significance of endosalpingiosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cytodiagnosis
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology