[Clinical characteristics of abdominal wall endometrioma and its recurrence-related factors].

Xueying Zhao, Zhao XY, Xue-ying Zhao, Jing-He Lang, Jinghe Lang, Lang JH, Leng JH, Jin-Hua Leng, Jinhua Leng, Zhu-Feng Liu, Zhufeng Liu, Liu ZF, Huajun Li, Hua-jun Li, Li HJ, Da-wei Sun, Dawei Sun, Sun DW, Lan Zhu, Zhu L
Zhonghua fu chan ke za zhi · 2004 · vol. 39(2) , pp. 97–100 · PMID:15059586 · W2358364785
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This study analyzed 57 abdominal wall endometrioma cases, finding recurrence correlated with lesion size and depth, and recommending complete surgical excision for effective treatment and prevention.

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical characteristics, and treatment, recurrence-related factors of abdominal wall endometriomas (AWE). METHODS: Fifty-seven cases of AWE treated at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 1983 to 2002 were reviewed. RESULTS: The incidence of AWE was 1.04% (57/5478) in patients with endometriosis after surgical treatment. It was 0.046% in patients undergoing cesarean section in the same period. Of 57 cases with AWE, 56 had low-abdominal operation previously and one was primary umbilicus endometrioma. Fifty-five cases of AWE were secondary to cesarean section. The latent period of AWE was positively correlated to patient's age at onset (P < 0.001). Fifty-five cases received surgical treatment while 2 were given medical treatment. Follow-up duration was 1.1 - 235 months. Five cases recurred and one was transformed to malignancy. The recurrence was correlated to the size and depth of the lesions. CONCLUSIONS: AWE could be diagnosed prior to operation according to its typical clinical manifestations. Ultrasonic examination may be valuable for the diagnosis of atypical cases. Surgical treatment is effective. A complete excision with clear margin is very important to prevent recurrence.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Abdominal Wall Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pregnancy Recurrence Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Treatment Outcome

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