Data di Pubblicazione:
2018
Citazione:
Ultrasonographic findings in primary umbilical endometriosis / G. Genovese, E. Passoni, S. Veraldi, G. Nazzaro. - In: ANAIS BRASILEIROS DE DERMATOLOGIA. - ISSN 0365-0596. - 93:2(2018 Apr), pp. 297-298. [10.1590/abd1806-4841.20187076]
Abstract:
Primary cutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition. It appears without a prior history of surgical procedure and the umbilicus is the most frequently involved area. Primary umbilical endometriosis, or Villar’s nodule, usually presents as a painful nodule. Its differential diagnosis may be challenging. Although histopathological assessment represents the gold standard for diagnosis, cutaneous ultrasonography may be useful in guiding the surgical treatment. Ultrasonographic features of cutaneous endometriosis have not yet been fully explored in the literature. Hence, we report peculiar ultrasonographic findings of primary umbilical endometriosis.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Dermatology; Endometriosis; Ultrasonography; Adult; Endometriosis; Female; Humans; Skin Diseases; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; Umbilicus; 2708
Elenco autori:
G. Genovese, E. Passoni, S. Veraldi, G. Nazzaro
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