[Perineal endometriosis at the site of an episiotomy scar].

Petaković S, S Petaković, Perunicić P, P Perunicić, Đuro Ćuk, D Cuk, Cuk D
Medicinski pregled · 1997 · vol. 50(3-4) , pp. 125–7 · PMID:9229684 · W26170172
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This case report details a 40-year-old woman with histologically verified endometriosis at an episiotomy scar 17 years post-delivery, likely caused by decidual implantation during uterine manual revision.

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Abstract

This study presents a case of vaginoperineal histologically verified endometriosis at the site of episiotomy scar in a 40-year female subject, 17 years after delivery. Apart from episiotomy during delivery manual revision of the uterus was performed and the cervical rupture managed. Residue symptoms occurs 8 months after the first surgical excision. Clinical data indicate that decidua implantation at the site of episiotomy occurred during the manual revision of the uterine cavity during delivery.

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endometriosis

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Cicatrix Endometriosis Episiotomy Perineum Adult Cicatrix Endometriosis Episiotomy Female Humans Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor Complications Pregnancy Uterine Rupture Uterine Rupture

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