Types of Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis can be classified into different types based on the location and distribution of the endometrial tissue within the uterine muscle:
- 1. Diffuse Adenomyosis
- 2.Focal Adenomyosis
- 3.Adenomyoma
- Diffuse Adenomyosis: This is the most common type, where the endometrial tissue is evenly dispersed throughout the uterine muscle. It often leads to a generalized enlargement of the uterus.
- Focal Adenomyosis: This type involves localized growths of endometrial tissue that form adenomyomas (nodules) in the uterine muscle. These can sometimes be mistaken for fibroids.
- Adenomyoma: A variant of focal adenomyosis, adenomyoma is a localized, tumor-like mass consisting of benign endometrial tissue within the uterine muscle.