adenomyosis

adenomyosis /ad·e·no·my·o·sis/ (-mi-o´sis) benign ingrowth of the endometrium into the uterine musculature, sometimes with hypertrophy of the latter; if the lesion forms a circumscribed tumorlike nodule, it is called adenomyoma.

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ad·e·no·my·o·sis (dn--m-ss)

n.

A form of endometriosis characterized by the invasive, usually benign growth of tissue into smooth muscle such as the uterus.

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Adenomyosis

Uterine thickening caused when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, extends outward into the fibrous and muscular tissue of the uterus.

Mentioned in: Menstrual Disorders

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adenomyosis

[ad′ənōmī·ō′sis]

1 a benign neoplastic condition characterized by tumors composed of glandular tissue and smooth muscle cells.

2 a malignant neoplastic condition characterized by the invasive growth of uterine mucosa in the uterus, pelvis, colon, or oviducts.

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adenomyosis [ad″ĕ-no-mi-o´sis]

invasion of the muscular wall of an organ (e.g., uterus) by glandular tissue.

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adenomyosis

invasion of the muscular wall of an organ (e.g. uterus) by glandular tissue.

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epididymal adenomyosis

occurs in aged dogs and bulls, probably due to chronic estrogenic stimulation, such as occurs in dogs with Sertoli cell tumors. Spermatic granulomas are a common sequel.

uterine adenomyosis

a rare lesion seen occasionally in cows and bitches.

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adenomyosis

Stromal endometriosis Gynecology A condition characterized by extension of endometrial glands into the myometrium, often accompanied by diffuse and symmetric enlargement of the uterus Risk population More common in multiparous ♀ > age 30, possibly exacerbated by OCs Clinical Prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menses with cramping Management Analgesics; hysterectomy