A rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis

Ugwuanyi, Kenneth Oluchukwu, Idoko, Kingsley Odinaka, Onu, Onyekachi Amos, Ndukwe, Chinedu Onwuka, Ugwuoroko, Harrison Chiro, Egwuonwu, Achomma Amobi, Okam, Princeston Chukwuemeka
2025 · doi:10.5281/zenodo.17263122 · W7084574145
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Intestinal obstruction is a rare complication of endometriosis, a condition characterised by the deposition of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The rectosigmoid region is the most common site for intestinal endometriosis. We report a case of 33-year-old woman who presented with features of acute intestinal obstruction of 2 days duration. She has had similar symptoms in the past which were managed conservatively. She was resuscitated, initially managed conservatively, and eventually had exploratory laparotomy with finding of a rectosigmoid mass and a histological diagnosis of endometriosis. The case was reported because of the rarity of endometriosis causing intestinal obstruction
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A rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis Authors/Creators - 1. Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. - 2. Urology Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. - 3. Histopathology Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. - 4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Description Intestinal obstruction is a rare complication of endometriosis, a condition characterised by the deposition of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The rectosigmoid region is the most common site for intestinal endometriosis. We report a case of 33-year-old woman who presented with features of acute intestinal obstruction of 2 days duration. She has had similar symptoms in the past which were managed conservatively. She was resuscitated, initially managed conservatively, and eventually had exploratory laparotomy with finding of a rectosigmoid mass and a histological diagnosis of endometriosis. The case was reported because of the rarity of endometriosis causing intestinal obstruction Files WJARR-2025-1409.pdf Files (651.4 kB) | Name | Size | Download all | |---|---|---| | md5:4edb0c96e1976d14e33c6534059dd892 | 651.4 kB | Preview Download |

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