Scar endometriosis: A rare case report

Rahul Modi; Mala Jain; Jatin Polara

Article Details

Scar endometriosis: A rare case report

Authors:

Rahul Modi | Mala Jain | Jatin Polara

Publisher:

Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics:

Endometriosis | Anterior Abdominal Wall Swelling | Pain in Scar | Lower Abdominal Cesarean Section

Journal:

International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.974-974

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001522443

pISSN:

2320-4664

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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.

Article Details

Scar endometriosis: A rare case report

Authors: Rahul Modi | Mala Jain | Jatin Polara

Publisher: Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics: Endometriosis | Anterior Abdominal Wall Swelling | Pain in Scar | Lower Abdominal Cesarean Section

Journal: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.974-974

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2017

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001522443

pISSN: 2320-4664

Endometriosis

Anterior Abdominal Wall Swelling

Pain in Scar

Lower Abdominal Cesarean Section

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Authors:

Rahul Modi | Mala Jain | Jatin Polara

Publisher:

Eldaghayes Publisher, Tripoli, Libya

Main Topics:

Endometriosis | Anterior Abdominal Wall Swelling | Pain in Scar | Lower Abdominal Cesarean Section

Journal:

International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Vol.6 Issue 5, pp.974-974

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2017

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001522443

pISSN:

2320-4664