Ovarian adenomyoma following gonadotrophin treatment for infertility

Reprod Biomed Online. 2006 Nov;13(5):676-9. doi: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60658-x.

Abstract

An ovarian adenomyoma developed in a 38-year-old infertile patient following treatment with exogenous gonadotrophins. Laparoscopic excision was performed. Histological examination showed thick muscular bundles resembling myometrium lined with endometrial glands and stroma. Gonadotrophins might be involved in the pathogenesis of extrauterine adenomyoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenomyoma / etiology*
  • Adenomyoma / pathology
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / adverse effects
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / adverse effects*
  • Gonadotropins / adverse effects*
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / drug therapy
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / etiology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Recombinant Proteins / adverse effects

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • Gonadotropins
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone