Umbilical endometriosis associated with large umbilical hernia. Case report

• Published in: Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990) Vol. 109; no. 2; pp. 267 - 270
• Main Authors: Stojanovic, M, Radojkovic, M, Jeremic, L, Zlatic, A, Stanojevic, G, Janjic, D, Mihajlovic, S, Dimov, I, Kostov, M, Zdravkovic, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Romania 01.03.2014
• Subjects: Adult; Endometriosis - complications; Endometriosis - pathology; Endometriosis - surgery; Female; Hernia, Umbilical - complications; Hernia, Umbilical - pathology; Hernia, Umbilical - surgery; Humans; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Treatment Outcome

Umbilical endometriosis is a rare condition, usually following laparoscopic and surgical procedures involving the umbilicus.Spontaneous umbilical endometriosis occurring without any previous abdominal or uterine surgery is extremely rare. The maximal depth of penetration of the umbilical endometrios...