Polypoid Endometriosis of the Rectum and Vagina in an Adolescent

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This case report describes a 20-year-old woman with polypoid endometriosis of the rectum and vagina, presenting with vaginal hemorrhage and pain since adolescence.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Polypoid endometriosis (PEM) is a rare type of endometriosis, frequently mimicking a malignant tumor. We report on a patient with PEM over a 10-year span who had symptoms at age 16. CASE: A 20-year-old woman presented with massive vaginal hemorrhage and spontaneous abortion, having symptoms of dysmenorrhea, anal distending pain, and vaginal bleeding since adolescence. Imaging showed multiple polypoid neoplasms of the rectum and vagina connecting to the huge mass in a cul de sac. After exploration and excision, the pathology revealed PEM.

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endometriosisdysmenorrhea

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Endometriosis Ovarian Cysts Rectal Diseases Vaginal Diseases Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Polyps Polyps Pregnancy Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Ultrasonography, Doppler

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