Endometriosis presenting as a perianal abscess: case report

J.J. Kim, Jung-A Yun, Sangmin Youn, Mi-Ok Park
Journal of surgical case reports · 2024 · vol. 2024(6) , pp. rjae402 · doi:10.1093/jscr/rjae402 · PMID:38835945 · PMC11149556 · W4399355715
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This report describes a rare case of perianal endometriosis initially presenting as a perianal abscess that was successfully treated with surgical excision.

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Endometriosis is common benign disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis of perianal region is a rare condition. We report a case of perianal endometriosis presenting initially as a perianal abscess. Transperineal ultrasound showed a 1.5 cm size irregular mixed echogenicity lesion without involving anal sphincters. Complete surgical excision was performed. The histopathological examination confirmed as endometriosis.

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