Ovarian endometrioma

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By Kathe Gallagher, MSW; Ralph Poore; Monica Rhodes

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An ovarian endometrioma is a cyst that is attached to the ovaries and that contains tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrial tissue). Endometriomas (also called endometrial or "chocolate" cysts) typically range in size from 0.4 in. (1 cm) to 4 in. (10.2 cm).

Author:Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Ralph Poore
Monica Rhodes
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Last Updated: 08/01/2007

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