Scar endometriosis after caesarean section: a case series and review of literature

Endometriosis is defined as extra-uterine localization of ectopic functional endometrial gland and stroma. Cystic or solid tumoral masses caused by endometriosis are named as endometrioma. Although these pathologic conditions mostly encountered in ligaments of uterus, ovaries, pouch of douglos and p...

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Published inInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology pp. 948 - 952
Main Authors Nanaware, Sandeep S, Shende, Prajakta N, Gaikwad, Pradeep, Valecha, Shalini
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 01.04.2016
Subjects
Care and treatment
Cesarean section
Clinical trials
Complications and side effects
Development and progression
Endometriosis
Evaluation
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Summary:Endometriosis is defined as extra-uterine localization of ectopic functional endometrial gland and stroma. Cystic or solid tumoral masses caused by endometriosis are named as endometrioma. Although these pathologic conditions mostly encountered in ligaments of uterus, ovaries, pouch of douglos and pelvic peritoneum; endometriosis lias also been reported in nose, breast, lung, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, abdominal wall, but scar endometriomais extremely rare. Scar endometriosis is rare and difficult to diagnose. This condition can be confused with other surgical conditions, however imaging techniques and FNAC are indicated towards better diagnostic approach. Medical treatment is helpful in selected cases but wide excision is the treatment of choice. By presenting this paper, and conducting a review of the literature, we intend to increase the awareness of this rather, rare condition. Keywords: Endometriosis, Granuloma, Hemosiderin, Scar, Lump
ISSN:2320-1770
DOI:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20160847