RECTUS SHEATH ENDOMETRIOSIS IN CAESAREAN SCAR

Hari Gopal Mishra
In: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental sciences · 2013 · vol. 2(44) , pp. 8599–8602 · doi:10.14260/jemds/1496 · W2324211658
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This case report details a rare instance of rectus sheath endometriosis diagnosed via ultrasonography and confirmed by histopathology following a caesarean section, presenting as cyclical scar pain.

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Endometriosis is a commonly encountered gynecological problem. Here we present a case report of rectus sheath endometriosis following caesarean section which is a rare presentation. Patient presented with pain over the scar area which was cyclical and associated with regular menstrual cycles. Imaging with ultrasonography showed collection in between subcutaneous and muscular planes. She was provisionally diagnosed as a case of scar endometriosis and was planned for wide excision under general anaesthesia. Histopathology study confirmed the diagnosis of endometriosis of rectus sheath.

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