Rectal Endometriosis: An Exceptional Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction

Kwamé Doh; Hassan Farrah Samatar; Mamadou Seck; Chahir Kammoun; Gisèle Woto-Gaye

doi:10.5301/je.5000223

Rectal Endometriosis: An Exceptional Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction

Kwamé Doh, Hassan Farrah Samatar, Mamadou Seck, Chahir Kammoun, Gisèle Woto-Gaye

In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2015 · vol. 7(4) , pp. 141–142 · doi:10.5301/je.5000223 · W2261764922

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This case report details the successful management of a young adult with acute large-bowel obstruction caused by an unusual rectal mass, later identified as endometriosis.

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Abstract

Acute large-bowel obstruction (LBO) is an emergency condition that requires early identification and intervention. A rectal tumor is rarely the cause in a young adult. We report the case of a 43-year-old patient who received emergency surgery for an LBO. A rectal tumor was fortuitously discovered during the operation. However, histopathologic examination revealed that the tumor-like mass was in fact rectal endometriosis. Appropriate medical care was established and obtained satisfactory results.