Lymph node involvement in endosalpingiosis. A case report and literature review

N. Bacalbasa, I. Balescu, D. Terzea

Abstract: Endosalpingiosis is a rare benign gynaecologic condition characterised by the presence of epithelial inclusions resembling tubal epithelium outside the fallopian tubes. It is usually found incidentally in postmenopausal women. The ovary seems to be the most common site of the lesions; however it can develop almost in any pelvic or abdominal organ including the lymphatic structures. We present the case of a 49-year-old patient who was submitted to surgery for bilateral ovarian tumors strongly resembling to malignant tumors. A total hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection and omentectomy were performed. The histopathological studies revealed the presence of bilateral ovarian endosalpingiosis associated with lymph node involvement.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2016.53

Keywords: endosalpingiosis, lymph node, involvement, dissemination.