Umbilical Endometriosis

In: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography · 2010 · vol. 27(1) , pp. 33–36 · doi:10.1177/8756479310389047 · W4254220870
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This case report describes umbilical endometriosis, an unusual extra-pelvic presentation, emphasizing its inclusion in the differential diagnosis of umbilical masses and recommending pelvic and abdominal evaluation for endometriomata and malignancy.

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Endometriosis is a common clinical disorder in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus. Although it is most commonly confined to the pelvis, it can present extra-pelvic. This case highlights one of the unusual locations of extra-pelvic endometriosis, the umbilical area, and the importance of including it in a differential diagnosis of any umbilical mass. When found at the umbilicus, sonographers should consider examining the pelvis for endometriomata and the abdomen and pelvis for any underlying malignancies.

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