Endometriosis at Cesarean Section Scar

Endometriosis at Cesarean Section Scar Abstract Endometriosis may be defined as presence of functioning endometrium (glands and stroma) in sites other than uterine mucosa. The prevalence of endometriosis is about 10%. According to Nominato, cesarean section remains the most common surgical procedure related to the development of abdominal wall scar endometriosis1. But endometriosis sometimes presented to general surgeons as a lump in the abdomen. It can pose a diagnostic dilemma and should be in the differential diagnosis of lumps in the abdomen in females. Diagnosis is usually made following histological examination. This is a case report of abdominal wall endometriosis following cesarean section. This report discusses and evaluates the incidence, course, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2017; 35(3): 147-149 212 185 Downloads Published How to Cite Issue Section License Submission of a manuscript for publication implies the transfer of the copyright from the author to the publisher upon acceptance. Accepted manuscripts become the permanent property of the Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons and may not be reproduced by any means in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. No part of the materials published in this journal may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. Reprints of any article in the Journal will be available from the publisher.