[Endometriosis on a cesarean cicatrix. Apropos of 3 cases].

C A Sartori, Sartori Ca, G Zamburlini, I di Natale, di Natale, M Donadi, W Adamo, Romagnoli Gc, G C Romagnoli, Gianluigi Patelli, G Patelli, R Sorato
Minerva chirurgica · 1989 · vol. 44(18) , pp. 2043–5 · PMID:2533331 · W2279358971
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This paper reports three cases of endometriosis occurring on cesarean scars, presenting as painful, cyclically symptomatic abdominal nodules that require surgical removal.

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Endometriosis on a caesarean scar is a well-known, though not frequent event. The lesion generally presents as a painful nodule of the abdominal wall during the menstrual cycle. Pain cyclicity is a useful sign for diagnosis. Treatment consists of removal. Three cases are reported.

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endometriosis

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Abdominal Muscles Cesarean Section Cicatrix Endometriosis Postoperative Complications Adult Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Postoperative Complications

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