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Background: Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is an uncommon extrapelvic manifestation of endometriosis, most frequently occurring in surgical scars after cesarean section. It usually presents as a painful subcutaneous nodule with cyclic exacerbation. Case presentation: We report the case of a 34-year-old woman presenting with a painful nodule at a cesarean section scar. Clinical examination revealed a firm, tender mass. Ultrasound showed a heterogeneous hypoechoic lesion with peripheral vascularity. CT imaging confirmed a heterogeneous soft-tissue mass within the anterior abdominal wall at the cesarean scar, with mild peripheral enhancement. The patient underwent wide local excision with mesh repair. Histopathology confirmed abdominal wall endometriosis. Conclusion: AWE should be suspected in women with painful scar-related nodules. Imaging defines lesion extent, histology provides confirmation, and complete excision remains the treatment of choice.
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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-10
Endometriosis of the Abdominal Wall: Case Review and Literature Insights
H. Tahiri, O. Tounsi, I. Azzahiri, R. Bouroumane, A. Diani, M. Benzalim, S. Alj
Published: Oct. 10, 2025 |
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Pages: 2293-2296
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Abstract
Background: Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is an uncommon extrapelvic manifestation of endometriosis, most frequently occurring in surgical scars after cesarean section. It usually presents as a painful subcutaneous nodule with cyclic exacerbation. Case presentation: We report the case of a 34-year-old woman presenting with a painful nodule at a cesarean section scar. Clinical examination revealed a firm, tender mass. Ultrasound showed a heterogeneous hypoechoic lesion with peripheral vascularity. CT imaging confirmed a heterogeneous soft-tissue mass within the anterior abdominal wall at the cesarean scar, with mild peripheral enhancement. The patient underwent wide local excision with mesh repair. Histopathology confirmed abdominal wall endometriosis. Conclusion: AWE should be suspected in women with painful scar-related nodules. Imaging defines lesion extent, histology provides confirmation, and complete excision remains the treatment of choice.
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