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Endometriotic deposit of the anterior abdominal wall

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Palpable tender right lower quadrant mass.

Patient Data:

Age: 20

Gender: Female

From the case: Endometriotic deposit of the anterior abdominal wall

Modality: Ultrasound

Anterior abdominal wall endometriotic deposit

Case Discussion:

FINDINGS

There is a mixed-to-hypoechoic, heterogeneous, lobulated mass in the subcutaneous tissue of the right lower quadrant. This mass is mobile and is clearly separate from the anterior abdominal wall muscles. It measures 2.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 1.9 cm and demonstrates some intrinsic blood flow when evaluated with Doppler. No subcutaneous fluid collection, hematoma or other mass is identified.

PATHOLOGY

Endometriosis (path proven)

Case courtesy of Behrang Amini MD