Magnetic Resonance Imaging –Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a Noninvasive Treatment Modality for Patients with Abdominal Wall Endometriosis

Two women (29 and 35 years of age) presented with an abdominal wall mass in close proximity to a cesarean scar. The main complaints consisted of pain at the site of the mass with catamenial exacerbations. Clinical and imaging findings were consistent with abdominal wall endometriosis in both cases. First, hormonal treatment was started, which proved unsuccessful. Typically, at this point, the proposed treatment would be wide surgical excision. Alternatively, magnetic resonance imaging –guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment was offered with the goal to diminish pain complaints noninvasively.

Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - March 30, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bertine L. Stehouwer, Manon N.G. Braat, Sebastiaan Veersema Tags: Case Report Source Type: research