Polypoid endometriosis of the ureter mimicking fibroepithelial polyps

Radiat Med. 2008 Jan;26(1):42-5. doi: 10.1007/s11604-007-0188-5. Epub 2008 Jan 31.

Abstract

We present a case of polypoid endometriosis of the ureter that showed bilateral polypoid intraluminal masses in the lower part of the ureter mimicking ureteral fibroepithelial polyps, arising with a background of pelvic endometriosis and a history of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed the masses to have high signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging. The location and bilaterality of the polypoid intraluminal masses are considered useful points in the differential diagnosis of fibroepithelial polyps.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Fibroepithelial / diagnosis
  • Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA