Posted by Article on 5/25/2001, 11:37 pm

Hi Friends, Someone was recently asking what endo looks like. Following are some links to sites with photos of endo. If anyone is interested in finding more, you can just do a search at google.com - type in photos of endometriosis and you will find many. Here are some links: Photos and descriptions More Photos More photos Links to more photos Love, Sue Endometrial implants have many appearances: ~ the classical "powder-burn" or blueberry lesion ~ white lesions that mimic scar tissue ~ clear or slightly brown-colored papillary lesions ~ strawberry or flame-like lesions which are recently-developed and very hormonally active implants ~ deep culdesac nodules before and after laparoscopic excision Here are examples of some of the photos from 'Women's Surgery Group' (first link above): The closeup view shows the involved area in more detail and clearly demonstrates the advantage of magnification that laparoscopy affords. The extent and depth of these implants could easily be missed at laparotomy, when the surgeon is operating without the benefit of magnification. Peritoneal pockets or "windows" are deep pockets or sacs that most commonly are found in the area behind the uterus. They look like holes in the peritoneum and are often ignored. These pockets sometimes are 1 to 3 inches deep and usually have large areas of endometriosis hidden deep within. Unless the pocket is opened and inspected, these implants will be missed. Once opened, the pocket and the endometriosis it contains are excised. It is theorized that these pockets may be the precursor for development of the deep nodules of endometriosis we commonly see in these same areas. Bowel Endo

Link: This Link has a enormous amount of Links to photos