|Articles|March 1, 2020
Uterosacral ligament deep endometriosis nodule causing hydroureter
Author(s)Mathew Leonardi, MD, George Condous, MBBS
A hypoechoic deep endometriosis nodule is noted within the hyperechoic uterosacral ligament, infiltrating the parametrium
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A hypoechoic deep endometriosis nodule is noted within the hyperechoic uterosacral ligament, infiltrating the parametrium. In this case, the ipsilateral ureter is extrinsically compressed by the nodule, resulting in a hydroureter. This is depicted by the tubular anechoic structure.
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