INGUINAL ENDOMETRIOSIS

Anna Mishina, Corina, Șcerbatiuc-Condur, Igor Mishin
2023 · doi:10.5281/zenodo.7830814 · W6912874432
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This literature review identifies preoperative diagnosis challenges, catamenial pain, cyclic growth, MRI utility, and en-bloc surgical excision as key characteristics of rare inguinal endometriosis.

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This literature review examined inguinal endometriosis, a rare extrapelvic form that is frequently misinterpreted as inguinal hernia, focusing on its reported pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options. Using database searches (Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar) with related keywords, it synthesized findings on typical manifestations and preoperative identification. The review reports that preoperative diagnosis is uncommon, with patients describing catamenial pain and cyclic enlargement, and that magnetic resonance imaging can assist preoperative identification. It concludes that en-bloc surgical excision is the treatment of choice. This paper is centrally about endometriosis—specifically inguinal endometriosis and its distinguishing features, diagnosis, and management, with adenomyosis not discussed.

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Objectives. Inguinal endometriosis is a rare form of extrapelvic endometriosis, which is often interpreted as an inguinal hernia. Currently, the pathophysiological mechanism is not elucidated with certainty and involves both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The aim of this literature review is to determine the specific pathophysiological and clinical characteristics and to evaluate the current therapeutic possibilities. Materials and methods. To create this article, the bibliographic sources from the online databases Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar were studied. The search was performed according to the following keywords (MeSH Terms): inguinal endometriosis, inguinal formation. Information about the characteristic clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods and treatment possibilities was collected and processed, the collected data being analyzed, compared and synthesized. Results and conclusions. It is a pathology rarely diagnosed preoperatively. Patients complain to the presence of catamenial pain and cyclic growth in size. Preoperative identification also involves the use of magnetic resonance imaging. The treatment of choice is en-bloc surgical excision.
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and methods. To create this article, the bibliographic sources from the online databases Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar were studied. The search was performed according to the following keywords (MeSH Terms): inguinal endometriosis, inguinal formation. Information about the characteristic clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods and treatment possibilities was collected and processed, the collected data being analyzed, compared and synthesized.

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and conclusions. It is a pathology rarely diagnosed preoperatively. Patients complain to the presence of catamenial pain and cyclic growth in size. Preoperative identification also involves the use of magnetic resonance imaging. The treatment of choice is en-bloc surgical excision. Files ArtaMedica_86_article_06.pdf Files (166.8 kB) | Name | Size | Download all | |---|---|---| | md5:e87e870a8b8eb7373f1aa9db092fd832 | 166.8 kB | Preview Download |

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