Umbilical endometriosis, a pathology that a gynecologist may encounter when inserting the Veres needle

Wan Tinn Teh, Wan-Tinn Teh, Beverley Vollenhoven, Vollenhoven B, Harris PI, Phillip I. Harris
Fertility and sterility · 2006 · vol. 86(6) , pp. 1764.e1–1764.e2 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.03.070 · PMID:17074348 · W1982202434
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This case report describes an instance of umbilical endometriosis encountered by a gynecologist during Veres needle insertion for laparoscopy.

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ObjectiveTo raise awareness between laparoscopists about umbilical endometriosis and to recommend the appropriate management measure for this rare but easily treatable condition.DesignCase reports and literature review.SettingWomen presented to general surgeon with umbilical masses.Patient(s)Women of reproductive age with histologic diagnosis of umbilical endometriosis.Intervention(s)Excision with histopathologic examination.Main outcome measure(s)Definite diagnosis and clinical improvement.Result(s)Umbilical endometriosis is best diagnosed and cured with excisional biopsy. Other diagnostic methods have been proven to be nonspecific and unreliable in the literature.Conclusion(s)Clinical diagnosis of this condition can be difficult even with the aid of cytology and imaging. Surgical excision with removal and histopathology is recommended for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Simultaneous laparoscopy should be recommended to the patient with suspected pelvic endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Laparoscopy Umbilicus Umbilicus Adult Endometriosis Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Incidental Findings Laparoscopy Umbilicus

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