Benign Gynecologic Lesions Part 1

An isolated area of endometrial glands and stroma in the uterine musculature that can be identified grossly

The growth of endometrial glands and stroma into the uterine myometrium to a depth of at least 2.5 mm from the basalis layer of the endometrium.

Hyperesthesia and pain induced by a nonpainful stimuli such as a cotton-tipped applicator

A small, smooth, solid fibroepithelial tumor of the ovary. It may be benign or malignant

The process by which a myoma outgrows its blood supply and begins to necrose centrally. Forms of degeneration include hyaline, myxomatous, calcific, cystic, fat, and red degeneration

A benign germ cell tumor that contains well-differentiated derivatives of all three germ cell layers.

Thin-walled cysts of embryonic origin

A localized outgrowth of endometrial glands and stroma projecting beyond the surface of the endometrium and including a vascular stalk.

Follicular cysts filled with blood, usually from hemorrhage in the vascular theca zone.

Cysts primarily of mesonephric origin found laterally in the vagina.

A uterus distended with blood, secondary to partial or complete obstruction of any portion of the lower genital tract.

A chronic infection involving skin, subcutaneous tissue, and apocrine glands.

A rare, small, benign vulvar tumor originating from apocrine sweat glands.

Pedunculated paratubal cysts found near the fimbriae of the oviduct.

A collection of clear fluid in the uterine cavity