Sampson syndrome
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Sampson syndrome refers to a type of superficial endometriosis, where multiple superficial plaques may be seen scattered in the peritoneum and ovarian or uterinepelvic ligaments.
Clinical features
NonThe patient may present with non-specific abdominal pain may be seen, and usually these patients have minor symptoms.
Radiographic features
At laparoscopy, they are typically described as 'powder-burn' or 'gun-shot' lesions. As the lesions are quite tiny and scattered, MRI or ultrasound scans are usually inconclusive for this kind of endometriosis. However, if > 5;5 mm, they may be seen as small cystic areas appearing hyperintense on T1W and hypointense on T2W images (like haemorrhagic cyst).
-<p><strong>Sampson syndrome</strong> refers to a type of superficial <a href="/articles/endometriosis">endometriosis</a>, where multiple superficial plaques may be seen scattered in peritoneum and ovarian or uterine ligaments.</p><h4>Clinical features</h4><p>Non-specific abdominal pain may be seen, and usually these patients have minor symptoms.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>At laparoscopy, they are typically described as '<strong>powder-burn</strong>' or '<strong>gun-shot</strong>' lesions. As the lesions are quite tiny and scattered, MRI or ultrasound scans are usually inconclusive for this kind of <a href="/articles/endometriosis">endometriosis</a>. However, if > 5 mm, they may be seen as small cystic areas appearing hyperintense on T1W and hypointense on T2W images (like <a href="/articles/hemorrhagic-cyst">haemorrhagic cyst</a>).</p>- +<p><strong>Sampson syndrome</strong> refers to a type of superficial <a href="/articles/endometriosis">endometriosis</a>, where multiple superficial plaques may be seen scattered in the peritoneum and pelvic ligaments.</p><h4>Clinical features</h4><p>The patient may present with non-specific abdominal pain.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>At laparoscopy, they are typically described as '<strong>powder-burn</strong>' or '<strong>gun-shot</strong>' lesions. As the lesions are quite tiny and scattered, MRI or ultrasound scans are usually inconclusive for this kind of <a href="/articles/endometriosis">endometriosis</a>. However, if >5 mm, they may be seen as small cystic areas appearing hyperintense on T1W and hypointense on T2W images (like <a href="/articles/haemorrhagic-ovarian-cyst">haemorrhagic cyst</a>).</p>
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- 1. Sampson JA. Peritoneal endometriosis due to the menstrual dissemination of endometrial tissue into the peritoneal cavity. Am. J. Obstet Gynecol 1927; 14: 422-469.
- 1. Sampson JA. Peritoneal endometriosis due to the menstrual dissemination of endometrial tissue into the peritoneal cavity. Am. J. Obstet Gynecol 1927; 14: 422-469.
- 1. Sampson JA. Metastatic or Embolic Endometriosis, due to the Menstrual Dissemination of Endometrial Tissue into the Venous Circulation. Am. J. Pathol. 2010;3 (2): 93-110.43. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1931779">Free text at pubmed</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19969738">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>
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