[2 cases of abdominal endometriosis]

Barrón Vallejo J, J Barrón Vallejo, M Moreno Möller, Moreno Möller M, R Ortega Díaz, Ortega Díaz R, A Kably Ambe, Kably Ambe A
Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico · 1997 · vol. 65 , pp. 538–40 · PMID:9477651 · W2245312304
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This report details two premenopausal, surgically-treated cases of abdominal scar endometriosis, characterized by cyclical pain and swelling, where pathology confirmed diagnosis and excision prevented recurrence.

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Abstract

Abdominal wall endometriosis usually occurs in the surgical scar of previous cesarean sections. This condition often presents as a mass with cyclical pain and swelling. Two cases of abdominal scar endometriosis are reported. The definitive diagnosis was established by pathologic analysis. Both patients were premenopausal with no history of endometriosis. Pelvic endometriosis was not detected in the patient undergone laparotomy. The management consisted in perform and adequate excision to prevent recurrence. The utility of drug therapy is evaluated.

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endometriosis

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Abdominal Muscles Abdominal Muscles Abdominal Muscles Cesarean Section Cicatrix Endometriosis Muscular Diseases Adult Adult Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Cesarean Section Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Danazol Danazol Danazol Endometriosis

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