Post-caesarean incisional hernia or scar endometrioma?

Rao R, R Rao, Rajshekhar Rao, Devalia H, Haresh Devalia, H Devalia, Zaidi A, A Zaidi, Ahsan Zaidi
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland · 2006 · vol. 4(1) , pp. 55–56 · doi:10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80022-3 · PMID:16459501 · W2065305950
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This paper discusses the differential diagnosis between post-cesarean incisional hernia and scar endometrioma, focusing on their distinct clinical presentations and management strategies.

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Abstract

Scar endometrioma is an uncommon condition following caesarean section. It presents as a lump on the caesarean scar and can often be painful. Endometrioma is referred to the general surgeon as an incisional hernia. We present six such patients referred to the general surgical department by either the general practitioner or the gynaecologist. Scar endometrioma is believed to arise due to implantation of endometrial tissue during caesarean section. Cyclical pain, as in endometriosis, is characteristic but uncommon. Local wide excision remains the treatment of choice.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Cesarean Section Cicatrix Endometriosis Hernia, Ventral Postoperative Complications Adult Biopsy, Needle Cesarean Section Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Cohort Studies Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Ventral Humans Immunohistochemistry

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