Endometrial Osseous Metaplasia: Sonographic Findings.

Ahn,  Eun Joo; Yang,  Jeong In; Oh,  Kie Suk; Lee,  Eun Ju; Joo,  Hee Jae

Journal of Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound 1997;16(4): 363-366.

Eun Joo Ahn, Jeong In Yang, Kie Suk Oh, Eun Ju Lee, Hee Jae Joo

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ajou University, School of Medicine, Korea.
²Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Ajou University, School of Medicine, Korea.
³Department of Pathology, Ajou University, School of Medicine, Korea.

Published online: January 1, 2001.

ABSTRACT

Osseous metaplasia of the uterus is a rare entity that results from the transformation of non-osseous connective tissue into mature bone. Endometrial osseous metaplasia is frequently associated with a history of recurrent abortions, and its clinical presentation may include infertility, habitual abortion, vaginal bleeding, leukorrhea and pelvic pain. We have recently experienced a case of endometrial osseous metaplasia, which is presented with a brief review of the literatures.

Keywords: Endometrial osseous metaplasia; Ultrasound; Vaginal bleeding