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Yared G, al Hassan J, Tachdjian A, El Hajjar C, Ghazal K. Unexpected discovery of fetal bones instead of an intrauterine device: A unique gynecological case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241249628. [PMID: 38756329 PMCID: PMC11097719 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241249628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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This case report details an unusual and unexpected finding in a 37-year-old woman with a history of two cesarean sections, who had an intrauterine device implanted. The patient presented with symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding and dysmenorrhea. An initial ultrasound confirmed the presence of the intrauterine device. However, a startling discovery was made during the intrauterine device removal procedure: fetal bones were found within the patient. This case underscores the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluations in gynecological practice, particularly when dealing with patients who have complex gynecological histories. Significantly, it brings to light the necessity of employing hysteroscopy for comprehensive diagnostic assessment in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding post-abortion. This approach could aid in identifying rare and unexpected findings, such as retained fetal bones, which might be missed by conventional ultrasound. The report emphasizes the need for vigilance and thoroughness in gynecological examinations and contributes to the understanding of potential complications and anomalies associated with intrauterine device usage and post-abortion care.
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- Georges Yared
- Assistant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Rafik Hariri Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Associate Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Al Zahraa Hospital University Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Rafik Hariri Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Rafik Hariri Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Associate Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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Tica VI, Postolache I, Boșoteanu M, Aschie M, Tica I, Orasanu CI, Penciu RC, Tica AA, Steriu L, De Wilde RL, Tica OS. Endometrial Osseous Metaplasia-A Rare Cause of Infertility with Unknown Etiology. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1803. [PMID: 37893521 PMCID: PMC10608607 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background: Osseous tissue in the endometrium is a rare find, and it is most often discovered when the patient presents with infertility. It is frequently associated with dysmenorrhea and abnormal menstrual bleedings. Although its etiology remains unclear, in almost all described cases until now, the patient has an obstetrical history. Case report: In this report, we present a unique case of endometrial osseous metaplasia in a 27-year-old primary infertile patient. The transvaginal ultrasound revealed a 18/13/7 mm hyperechoic endometrial mass with posterior acoustic shadowing and no flow on color Doppler. A hysteroscopic examination found a polygonal calcification on the endometrial posterior face of the uterine cavity, in the corporeal isthmic region, which was extracted. The histopathological evaluation revealed microscopic elements compatible with endometrial calcification. The patient had a good postoperative course and the complex endocrinologic, immunologic and electrolytical investigation failed to prove any abnormality. Follow-up transvaginal ultrasound examinations revealed no modifications. Three years later, the patient conceived spontaneously, had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered a full-term fetus. Conclusion: We assumed that this entity can be a serious cause of infertility since the patient had a long history of (primary) infertility and its resection made the pregnancy's occurrence possible. Finally, since neither history of abortion or chronic inflammation nor any abnormal laboratory test were noticed, we concluded that the etiology of this entity remained unclear.
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- Vlad Iustin Tica
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Saint Andrew” University Emergency Hospital Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, Academy of Romanian Scientists University “Ovidius”, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (V.I.T.); (R.C.P.); (L.S.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Euromaterna Hospital, 900402 Constanta, Romania;
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- Department of Pathology of “Saint Andrew” University Emergency Hospital Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, University “Ovidius”, 900527 Constanta, Romania;
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- Center for Research and Development of the Morphological and Genetic Studies of Malignant Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University “Ovidius”, 900591 Constanta, Romania; (M.A.); (C.I.O.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine of “Saint Andrew” University Emergency Hospital Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, University “Ovidius”, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Center for Research and Development of the Morphological and Genetic Studies of Malignant Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University “Ovidius”, 900591 Constanta, Romania; (M.A.); (C.I.O.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Saint Andrew” University Emergency Hospital Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, Academy of Romanian Scientists University “Ovidius”, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (V.I.T.); (R.C.P.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Emergency Hospital, 200642 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Saint Andrew” University Emergency Hospital Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, Academy of Romanian Scientists University “Ovidius”, 900527 Constanta, Romania; (V.I.T.); (R.C.P.); (L.S.)
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- “Pius” Hospital Oldenburg, University Hospital for Gynecology, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Emergency Hospital, 200642 Craiova, Romania;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200642 Craiova, Romania
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Damiani GR, Gennaro DD, Malvasi A, Vimercati A, Loizzi V, Gaetani M, Fonzo TD, Dellino M, Cazzato G, Cicinelli E, Trojano G. Endometrial Osseous Metaplasia: An Hysteroscopic Incidental Finding - An Overview. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2023; 12:243-245. [PMID: 38034103 PMCID: PMC10683954 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_89_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Endometrial osseous metaplasia (EOM) is an uncommon clinical entity with the presence of bone in the endometrium which requires clinical and therapeutic framework. It is also described by various other names such as endometrial ossification, ectopic intrauterine bone, and heterotopic intrauterine bone. Ossification could have various locations as the cervix the ovary, and the vagina. This overview highlights the attention on the actual pivotal points of EOM.
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- Gianluca Raffaello Damiani
- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro,’ Bari, Italy
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Kadirogullari P, Seckin KD, Selcuki NFT. Osseous Metaplasia of the Endometrium and Successful Hysteroscopic Resection: A Video Case and Review of the Literature. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2022; 11:244-246. [PMID: 36660327 PMCID: PMC9844042 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_121_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Osseous metaplasia of the endometrium is defined by the presence of mature or immature bone tissue in the endometrium. Most of the cases are associated with secondary infertility after abortion, chronic endometritis, or the presence of foreign bodies in the endometrium. Some cases are asymptomatic; others have menstrual abnormalities such as menorrhagia or oligomenorrhea. Osseous metaplasia is mostly seen after recurrent abortions. Removing the bone tissue helps spontaneous conception. Intrauterine hyperechogenic lesion, suggesting calcification in transvaginal ultrasonography, creates suspicion in diagnosis. Here, we present a patient who underwent dilatation and curettage procedure following a missed abortion, and osseous metaplasia of endometrium was radiologically detected at a 1-month follow-up examination. White bony material was shown in the uterine cavity with hysteroscopy. The lesion was treated by hysteroscopic removal without any complications. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of endometrial osseous metaplasia. Thus, hysteroscopy was effective in the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial osseous metaplasia.
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- Pinar Kadirogullari
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acibadem University Atakent Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istinye University Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Istanbul Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey,Address for correspondence: Dr. Nura Fitnat Topbas Selcuki, Kazim Karabekir Pasa, Bahcekoy Cd. No 62 34453 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey. E-mail:
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Ajayi OA, Adebawojo OO, Okebalama VC. Endometrial osseous metaplasia complicated by secondary infertility: a case report. Pan Afr Med J 2021; 40:61. [PMID: 34804329 PMCID: PMC8590257 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.61.30691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Endometrial osseous metaplasia is a rare condition in which there is abnormal presence of bone in the endometrium. There is paucity of reported cases of this pathological condition in Africa and it is usually overlooked as a cause of infertility. Pathogenesis is not well understood but mostly occurs following pregnancy. Pathology may be suspected on ultrasound scan where a linear echogenic substance is seen in the endometrium but diagnosis is confirmed by and treated with hysteroscopy. We present a case of a 43-year-old woman with 2 previous miscarriages who presented with secondary infertility. She had an ultrasound scan done which revealed features suggestive of an intra-uterine copper device. She subsequently had hysteroscopy and a bone-like foreign body was found in the endometrium which was removed with the aid of a grasper and later sent for histopathological evaluation for which a subsequent diagnosis of endometrial osseous metaplasia was made. Indeed, endometrial intraosseous metaplasia should be considered an important differential cause of secondary infertility especially in patients with history of previous miscarriage. Confirmatory diagnosis can be made through hysteroscopy and/or histopathologically although the former is now used.
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- Olalekan Abisola Ajayi
- Department of Histopathology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Histopathology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Venkatesh YS, Stephen SN, Subbaiah M, Badhe BA, Dorairajan G. Malakoplakia of Endometrium with Osseous Metaplasia on Evaluation of Postmenopausal Leukorrhea: A Rare Case Report. J Midlife Health 2021; 12:237-240. [PMID: 34759707 PMCID: PMC8569460 DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_213_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Malakoplakia is a chronic xanthogranulomatous condition that affects the genitourinary tract reported earlier as urinary granulomas and pelvic masses. We report a different clinical manifestation of malakoplakia presenting as postmenopausal pyometra. A 64-year-old postmenopausal female presented with foul-smelling vaginal discharge with a past history of induced abortion, followed by dilatation and evacuation. On examination, abdomen was soft, vaginal examination revealed pus discharge, parous size uterus with free fornices, and pap smear ruled out malignancy. Ultrasonography revealed linear, echogenic structures in the endometrial cavity suspicious of bony spicules with fluid around. Hysteroscopy revealed congested endometrium with multiple pieces of shredded bone-like structures that were removed followed by curettage. Histopathological examination was suggestive of malakoplakia with osseous metaplasia. Retained bony spicules can cause chronic granulomatous inflammation that may become symptomatic postmenopause due to absent cyclical shedding. This is the first reported case of malakoplakia of uterus following retained bony spicules.
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- Yavana Suriya Venkatesh
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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Garzon S, Laganà AS, Carugno J, Cayuela Font E, Jimenez J, Kar S, Fikri J, Carlos Pons J, Milind T, Medvedied M, Alonso Pacheco L, Salazar E, Montevecchi L, Ochoa CM, De Angelis C. Osseous metaplasia of the endometrium: A multicenter retrospective study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 265:150-155. [PMID: 34500212 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe clinical and demographic characteristics, ultrasound appearance, and hysteroscopic outcomes of patients with endometrial osseous metaplasia. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a multicenter retrospective study. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all consecutive patients who were referred for hysteroscopy at fourteen institutions in Venezuela, Spain, Morocco, India, Ukraine, Argentina, the United States, and Italy between 1994 and 2018. We identified and included all patients who had a diagnosis of osseous metaplasia at the pathologic report, and data were retrieved from the medical records. RESULTS Between January 1st, 1994, and December 31st, 2018, 63 patients out of a total of 419,673 women who underwent hysteroscopy had a diagnosis of osseous metaplasia (0.015%). Most patients were 31-40 years old (53.7%), were Caucasian or Hispanic (95.5%), and had at least one previous pregnancy (86.9%). Forty-one out of 63 patients (65.1%) had at least one miscarriage before the index hysteroscopy. Dysmenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, and infertility were reported by 34.9%, 27.0%, and 23.8% of patients. 14.3% of women were asymptomatic. Preoperative transvaginal ultrasound was available and identified a hyperechoic area of variable size with posterior acoustic shadowing in all cases. Hysteroscopy was successful without complications in all 63 cases. Follow-up data were available in 30.2% of patients: 69.2% of patients were infertile, and 44.4% of them conceived and achieved a live birth; all other symptoms improved after hysteroscopic treatment in all patients. CONCLUSIONS Osseous metaplasia appears associated with multiple unspecific gynecologic symptoms without the predominant role of infertility, as previously suggested. Although endometrial osseous metaplasia is rare, gynecologists should consider this pathologic condition when the characteristic ultrasound appearance is detected, being hysteroscopic treatment effective.
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- Simone Garzon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AOUI Verona, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
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- Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Department, Minimally Invasive Gynecology Unit, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Clinica Leopoldo Aguerrevere. Reproductive and Infertility Unit. Caracas, Venezuela
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kar Clinic and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India
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- University of Abulcassis. Reproductive and Infertility Unit. Morocco
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- Hospital de Clinicas Caracas. Minimally Invasive Gynecology Unit. Caracas, Venezuela
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Dnipro state medical university, Ukraine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endoscopy Unit at Centro Gutenberg, Malaga, Spain
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- Minimally Invasive Gynecology Division, Eastern University. Nucleo de Sucre, Cumaná
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy.
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Amodeo S, Iannone V, Borriello M, Giambanco L. Hysteroscopic Management of Endometrial Osseous Metaplasia Mimicking a Foreign Body. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021; 28:1673-1674. [PMID: 34091046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Silvia Amodeo
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo (Dr. Amodeo).
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Antonio Abate Hospital, Trapani (Drs. Iannone, Borriello, and Giambanco), Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Antonio Abate Hospital, Trapani (Drs. Iannone, Borriello, and Giambanco), Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Antonio Abate Hospital, Trapani (Drs. Iannone, Borriello, and Giambanco), Italy
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Kapur A, Khan S, Sharma S. Osseous Metaplasia of Endometrium: The Bony Womb and Its Hysteroscopic Management. J Gynecol Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2020.0167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Anupam Kapur
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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Jamal I, Gupta RK, Raj S, Bhadani PP. Endometrial and cervical osseous metaplasia with extramedullary haematopoiesis presenting as amenorrhea: Report of three cases. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2021; 63:295-297. [PMID: 32317538 DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_574_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Endometrial and cervical osseous metaplasia (OM) is a rare phenomenon seen mostly in reproductive age group. Patients generally present with complaints of secondary infertility. Although few cases of endometrial OM have been described in literature, to the best of our knowledge, only six cases of OM in cervix have been reported so far. We report three cases of endometrial OM with extramedullary hematopoiesis, presented with complaints of amenorrhea and secondary infertility. In addition, one of the patients also had cervical OM.
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- Iffat Jamal
- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India
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Wani AH, Parry AH, Feroz I, Jehangir M, Rashid M. Imaging of endometrial osseous metaplasia—an uncommon but treatable cause of infertility. MIDDLE EAST FERTILITY SOCIETY JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-020-00045-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Endometrial osseous metaplasia (EOM) is an uncommon condition characterised by metaplastic transformation of endometrial tissue into osteoblasts (mature or immature bone in the endometrium). Etiopathogenesis of EOM is explained by multiple putative mechanisms like dystrophic calcification, metaplastic ossification, retained foetal bones after abortions and genito-urinary tuberculosis. EOM has varied clinical presentation ranging from patient being asymptomatic to secondary infertility. Although hysteroscopy is the gold standard for its diagnosis and treatment, non-invasive imaging comprising chiefly of ultrasonography (USG) is increasingly becoming the mainstay of diagnosis. We aim to present the imaging findings in EOM to acquaint radiologists and gynaecologists with this condition to avert misdiagnosis of this uncommon yet treatable cause of infertility.
Results
Mean age of patients was 31.4 ± 5.4 (S.D) years. USG revealed linear or tubular densely echogenic endometrium with posterior acoustic shadowing in all the 14 patients. MRI in 3 patients revealed diffuse or patchy areas of T1W and T2W hypointense signal intensity with unilateral (n = 2) and bilateral (n = 1) ovarian cysts. One patient who underwent CT scan revealed dense endometrial calcification. Histopathologic examination (HPE) revealed lamellar (n = 6) or trabecular (n = 4) bone within endometrium (EOM) and inflammatory cells with calcification in four patients (calcific endometritis). Twelve patients conceived after dilatation and curettage within 15 months.
Conclusion
Familiarity with the imaging appearances of EOM is indispensable to clinch this diagnosis and avert misdiagnosis of this rare but potentially treatable cause of infertility. USG is usually sufficient for diagnosis. MRI and CT are only supplementary tools in difficult clinical scenarios.
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Chaturvedi M, Shende A. Intrauterine bony fragments - An unexpected finding in the hysterectomy specimen. AUTOPSY AND CASE REPORTS 2020; 10:e2020182. [PMID: 33344312 PMCID: PMC7703452 DOI: 10.4322/acr.2020.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Intrauterine bony fragments (IUBF) are an unusual finding in hysterectomy specimen received in a histopathology laboratory. Females harboring IUBF may present non-specific symptoms like vaginal bleeding, leukorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and secondary infertility. Herein we report the case of a 35-year-old female who presented vaginal discharge and bleeding for two years, since when she had an abortion. Later, hysterectomy specimen revealed bone pieces in the uterine cavity.
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- Madhu Chaturvedi
- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (LTMGH), Pathology Department. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (LTMGH), Pathology Department. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Savage V. Endometrial osseous metaplasia and endometritis in a Thoroughbred broodmare. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nagaputra JC, Goh RCH, Kuick CH, Chang KTE, Sittampalam K. ZC3H7B-BCOR high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma with osseous metaplasia: Unique feature in a recently defined entity. HUMAN PATHOLOGY: CASE REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehpc.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Osseous Metaplasia of the Cervix: A Rare Transformation Can Mimic a Tumor-Literature Review. Case Rep Pathol 2018; 2018:1392975. [PMID: 30515339 PMCID: PMC6234442 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1392975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The transformation of nonosseous soft tissue into bone is known as osseous metaplasia (OM). This condition most commonly affects the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems and it is a well-known phenomenon in different soft tissue organs. Rarely, OM can affect the uterus, which can extend into the cervix. OM affecting the cervix alone is a more rare condition that has multiple different clinical presentations. The presentation can be similar to that of a tumor in extremely rare cases. Case Summary A 23-year-old nulligravida was complaining of irregular vaginal bleeding for one-month duration. Speculum examination revealed a foul-smelling bloody purulent discharge, tender cervix, and a brownish growth located at the posterior cervical lip. A punch biopsy of the growth was performed. Histological examination of the tissue revealed multiple bone fragments with necrosis and an inflammatory exudate. Because of the unusual findings, a repeat biopsy was performed. The biopsy yielded the same findings, which confirmed the diagnosis of osseous metaplasia of the cervix. Conclusion Although osseous metaplasia is a known phenomenon in different soft tissues, it is extremely rare in the uterine cervix and can mimic malignancy. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of it.
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Metaplasia ósea del endometrio: ¿enfermedad rara o infra-diagnosticada? Reporte de caso. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN GINECOLOGIA Y OBSTETRICIA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Alorini M, Aziz M, Gromez A, Piton N, Sabourin JC. [Endometrial osseous metaplasia: A case report]. Ann Pathol 2017; 37:488-490. [PMID: 29153388 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2017.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Endometrial osseous metaplasia (EOM) is a rare condition characterised by the presence of bone in the uterine cavity. Some patients with this condition present with secondary infertility due to the presence of a foreign body in the endometrium. We report a case of a 39-year-old woman who presented with secondary infertility due to EOM. EOM is a rare cause of infertility that can be easily managed by hysteroscopic removal of the bony fragments.
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- Mohammed Alorini
- Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France.
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Service de gynécologie et obstétrique, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France
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Guerra LFA, Pessanha LB, de Oliveira GA, de Melo AMF, Braga FS, de Souza RSM. Endometrial osseous metaplasia: sonographic, radiological and histopathological findings. Radiol Bras 2016; 49:62-3. [PMID: 26929468 PMCID: PMC4770404 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2015.0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Garg D, Bekker G, Akselrod F, Narasimhulu DM. Endometrial osseous metaplasia: an unusual cause of infertility. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2015-209523. [PMID: 25837325 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-209523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Osseous metaplasia of the endometrium is a rare disorder associated with the presence of bone in the uterine endometrium. Most patients with this condition presenting with infertility do so owing to the presence of a foreign body in the endometrium. We report a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented with secondary infertility due to osseous metaplasia in the endometrial cavity. She conceived spontaneously after hysteroscopic removal of the bony fragments from the uterus. Uterine osseous metaplasia is a rare cause of infertility that can be easily managed by hysteroscopic removal of the bony fragments, which results in return of fertility.
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- Deepika Garg
- Department of OBGYN, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Nigar A, Yadav YK, Hakim S. Endometrial osseous metaplasia-a rare presentation of polymenorrhagia: a case report. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:QD07-8. [PMID: 26023606 PMCID: PMC4437122 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/12221.5844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Endometrial ossification is a rare entity in which bones are found in the uterus. Exact aetiopathogenesis is not known but the most accepted theory is metaplasia of stromal cells into osteoblast cells result in the formation of bones. The possibility of malignant mixed mullerian tumour should be in the mind of clinician and pathologist while making diagnosis. We hereby report an extremely rare case, which is among very few reported cases in the world, in which endometrial ossification presented in a perimenopausal female with polymenorrhagia. A 41-year-old multiparous patient presented with irregular bleeding per vaginum for the past two years. She was found to be a case of endometrial calcification with osseous metaplasia with presence of bones varying from 7mm - 1.5 cms size in the uterine cavity. She was successfully managed by total abdominal hysterectomy.
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- Asma Nigar
- Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Roach MK, Thomassee MS. An incidental finding of endometrial osseous metaplasia during office hysteroscopy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 212:402.e1-2. [PMID: 25446698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2014] [Revised: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Perino A, Calagna G, Fiorella G, Vitrano G, Carlo R, Marci R, Cucinella G. Long and fluctuating bone fragments in uterine isthmus: a curious feature of true osseous metaplasia. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2014; 40:1819-22. [PMID: 24888957 DOI: 10.1111/jog.12374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2013] [Accepted: 12/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Osseous metaplasia in the uterine cavity is a rare phenomenon arising from an unusual transformation of non-osseous connective tissue into mature bone. It is unclear how this alteration occurs and it has no single clinical manifestation. We report a case of asymptomatic endometrial osseous metaplasia of the isthmus with a singular picture: numerous long, floating bone-like structures in the cavity. The lesion was treated by operative hysteroscopy. Histological findings described a rare picture of true osseous metaplasia with the extraordinary presence of cells referable to areas of hematopoietic tissue in the cavities of trabecular bone. Physicians should be more informed and alert regarding this rare disorder in all its strange shapes and localizations, so as to be able to follow suitable therapy.
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- Antonino Perino
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital 'Paolo Giaccone', Palermo
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Bougie O, Acharya V, Haebe J, Singh SS. Endometrial Ossification Causing Secondary Infertility. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2014; 36:473. [DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30556-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Ossification endométriale causant une infertilité secondaire. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(15)30557-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patil SB, Narchal S, More SS. Endometrial cartilaginous metaplasia: A case report with literature review. J Midlife Health 2014; 4:195-7. [PMID: 24672195 PMCID: PMC3952414 DOI: 10.4103/0976-7800.118994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Endometrial metaplasias are of two types, epithelial metaplasia which is commonly encountered and stromal metaplasia, unusually seen. This includes formation within endometrial stroma, islands of smooth muscle, cartilage, and bone. Endometrial stromal (cartilaginous) metaplasias are conditions frequently overlooked and misdiagnosed. Hence, a careful clinical and histopathological examination is required to avoid the misinterpretation of non-tumor cartilaginous foci as a component of malignant neoplasm. Herein, we report a rare case of endometrial cartilaginous metaplasia which was an incidental finding in a 38-year-old female with third degree uterovaginal prolapse.
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- Sunita B Patil
- Department of Pathology, D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur, India
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- Department of Pathology, D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur, India
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- Department of Pathology, D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur, India
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Liu AY, Cole HP, Meldrum-Aaberg ML, Grossniklaus HE. Osseous metaplasia of the eyelid: report of 2 cases. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2014; 30:e9-10. [PMID: 23511997 PMCID: PMC3690151 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e3182873d4c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This article describes 2 unusual cases of osseous metaplasia occurring within the eyelid and presents a brief review of the literature on cutaneous calcification. A 62-year-old man sought treatment for an eyelid mass containing osseous metaplasia in an area of lymphoid hyperplasia. An extensive oncologic workup ruled out malignancy. A 46-year-old man with a history of recurrent chalazion sought treatment for a firm mass of the upper eyelid that demonstrated bone formation in an area of sebaceous glands. Both lesions were excised with no further recurrence. Osseous metaplasia of the eyelid is a rare entity with diverse etiologies ranging from congenital syndromes to trauma, neoplasm, and inflammation. In some cases, a precise etiology cannot be identified.
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- Abby Y Liu
- *Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine; †Oculus Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia; and ‡Eye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A
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Patil S, Narchal S, Paricharak D, More S. Endometrial osseous metaplasia: case report with literature review. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013; 3:S10-2. [PMID: 24349836 PMCID: PMC3853595 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.121209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Endometrial osseous metaplasia is a rare pathological condition with mature bone in the endometrium and can be a cause for menorrhagia and infertility as bone in the endometrium acts like intrauterine contraceptive device. We report one such case with brief review of literature in a 28-year-old woman presenting with history of menorrhagia.
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- Sb Patil
- Department of Pathology, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bavda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bavda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bavda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kasaba Bavda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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Feng Z, Jiale Q, Xiaofei Z, Qingyun G, Lili H. Simultaneous osseous metaplasia nodules of the submucosa and mesosalpinx after first trimester abortion: a case report. Eur J Med Res 2013; 18:47. [PMID: 24245923 PMCID: PMC4176990 DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-18-47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Accepted: 10/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Here, we report a case of simultaneous osseous metaplasia nodules of the submucosa and mesosalpinx after a first trimester abortion. CASE PRESENTATION A 36-year-old woman presented to the Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University with vaginal bleeding and infertility resulting from osseous metaplasia nodules of the submucosa and mesosalpinx after a first trimester abortion. Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscope procedures were performed. The osseous metaplasia nodules disappeared after hysteroscopy and laparoscope interventions; 2 weeks postoperatively, the patient underwent a transvaginal ultrasound examination and the abnormal ultrasound appearance had resolved. CONCLUSIONS Osseous metaplasia nodules in the submucosa and mesosalpinx can be a rare cause of vaginal bleeding and infertility. Autologous tissue, not persistent heterologous tissue, may be the true reason for metaplasia. Treatment is by ultrasound-guided curettage or by hysteroscopic and laparoscope removal.
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- Zhou Feng
- Department of Pathology, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 1 Xueshi Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 1 Xueshi Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310006, People’s Republic of China
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Jayi S, Bouguern H, Fatemi H, Chaara H, Laamarti A, Melhouf A. [The osteoid metaplasia of the endometrium after a full-term pregnancy: report of a rare case]. Pan Afr Med J 2013; 15:14. [PMID: 23898363 PMCID: PMC3725322 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2013.15.14.2573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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La métaplasie ostéoïde de l'endomètre (MOE) est une entité rare correspondant à la présence de tissu osseux dans l'endomètre, elle est le plus souvent diagnostiquée dans un contexte d'infertilité secondaire faisant suite à une grossesse interrompue. Même si plusieurs facteurs de risque sont répertoriés, sa physiopathologie reste mal connue et sa traduction clinique est très variable. Nous rapportons un cas de MOE apparu suite à un curetage pour rétention placentaire en post-partum. Le diagnostic a été suspecté par l'hystéroscopie et confirmé par l’étude anatomopathologique. A notre connaissance c'est le premier cas décrit suite à un accouchement à terme. A travers notre cas et à la lumière d'une revue de la littérature nous insistons sur les caractéristiques épidémiologiques, physiopathologiques, cliniques et para cliniques de cette entité rare, dont la connaissance est primordiale pour un diagnostic sûr et par conséquent un traitement adapté permettant souvent de récupérer la fertilité de la patiente.
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Manjila S, Miller E, Awadallah A, Murakami S, Cohen ML, Cohen AR. Ossified choroid plexus papilloma of the fourth ventricle: elucidation of the mechanism of osteogenesis in benign brain tumors. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2013; 12:13-20. [PMID: 23641963 DOI: 10.3171/2013.3.peds12400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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True ossification within benign brain tumors is rare, and the molecular mechanism for this process is poorly understood. The authors report a case of ossified choroid plexus papilloma (CPP) and analyze it to help elucidate the underlying molecular basis of osteogenesis in benign brain tumors. A 21-year-old man presented with headache and depression that progressed over years. Computed tomography, MRI, and angiography demonstrated a large heavily calcified fourth ventricular tumor with a vascular blush and no hydrocephalus. The tumor was resected and was found to be an ossified CPP. Immunohistochemical staining for VEGF, Sox2, BMP-2, osterix, osteopontin, and osteocalcin was performed in an attempt to elucidate the mechanism of bone formation. The tumor was extensively ossified with mature bone trabeculae. Immunostaining for VEGF was positive. Additional staining showed the presence of osteocalcin in this ossified tumor but not in samples of nonossified CPPs collected from other patients. Staining for osterix and osteopontin was equivocally positive in the ossified CPP but also in the nonossified CPPs examined. The presence of osteocalcin in the ossified CPP demonstrates that there is true bone formation rather than simple calcification. Its appearance within cells around the trabeculae suggests the presence of osteoblasts. The presence of osterix suggests that a pluripotent cell, or one that is already partially differentiated, may be differentiated into an osteoblast through this pathway. This represents the first systematic immunohistochemical analysis of osteogenesis within choroid plexus tumors.
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- Sunil Manjila
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Perino A, Mangione D, Svelato A, Forlani F, Gargano F, Incandela D, Coppola MA, Venezia R. Chronic renal failure and endometrial osseous metaplasia: a hypothetical pathway. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2012; 92:118-9. [PMID: 22709353 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01487.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Singh P, Kapur K, Singla S, Naz N. Endometrial osseous metaplasia and mature bone formation with extramedullary hematopoiesis. J Hum Reprod Sci 2011; 4:56-7. [PMID: 21772743 PMCID: PMC3136072 DOI: 10.4103/0974-1208.82363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Prem Singh
- Department of Pathology, MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
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