Bladder Masses
Synonyms/Description Bladder tumor Focal bladder lesion Etiology Transitional Cell Cancer In the United States, bladder cancer is reportedly the fourth most common malignancy. The vast majority of bladder neoplasms arise…
Appendiceal Mucocele
Synonyms/Description A mucocele is an appendiceal mass characterized by hypersecretion of mucus contained within the appendix causing dilatation of the lumen. Etiology Mucoceles of the appendix are caused by excessive…
Atrophic Endometrium
Synonyms/Description Endometrial atrophy Etiology Endometrial atrophy is most often the result of postmenopausal status, although it may also occur in premenopausal women with lack of estrogen from other etiologies. Ultrasound…
Adhesions (Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst)
Synonyms/Description Benign adhesions trapping fluid Etiology Peritoneal inclusion cysts develop from peritoneal adhesions trapping fluid, often generated from an active ovary. The normal peritoneum absorbs fluid regularly. When the peritoneum…
Adenomyosis
Synonyms/Description Endometriosis of the uterus or myometrium Etiology Adenomyosis is defined pathologically when endometrial glands and stroma are found in the myometrium, distant from the endometrial cavity itself. This ectopic…
