Cyclic hematochezia in young woman with appendiceal endometriosis

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Abstract

We report the case of a 37-year old woman with a history of ovarian endometriosis who was referred for cyclical episodes of hematochezia during her menstrual period. Colonoscopy and Computed Tomography were performed with a final diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis. She was operated, evolving favorably.

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endometriosis

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Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Adult Adult Adult Female Female Female Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Humans

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