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Scar endometriosis: A rare case report

Rahul Modi, Mala Jain, Jatin Polara.




Abstract

Endometriosis is condition in which presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is of two types, pelvic and extrapelvic types. Scar endometriosis is a rare entity and extrapelvic type and very difficult to diagnose. The incidence of scar endometriosis is 0.03% to 0.15%. It is commonly occur after obstetrical and gynecological surgeries. We report a rare case of scar endometriosis in 28 years Indian female who presented with anterior abdominal wall swelling and pain in the mass during menstrual cycle since 1 year at lower abdominal cesarean section site after 2 years of surgery. The purpose of presenting this case is to discuss clinical features, incidence, pathogenesis, and histopathological findings. Histopathology plays a key role in the diagnosis of scar endometriosis.

Key words: Endometriosis; Anterior Abdominal Wall Swelling; Pain in Scar; Lower Abdominal Cesarean Section






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