Inguinal endometriosis: a case series and review of the literature

Ameneh Haghgoo, Ali Faegh, Seyyed Reza Saadat Mostafavi, Hamid Reza Zamani, Hamid Zamani, Mehran Ghahremani
Journal of medical case reports · 2024 · vol. 18(1) , pp. 83 · doi:10.1186/s13256-024-04400-x · PMID:38429816 · PMC10908077 · W4392756846
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Inguinal endometriosis is one of the most common forms of endometriosis. The present study introduces 8 cases of inguinal endometriosis and discusses probable theories of inguinal endometriosis by reviewing the literature. CASE PRESENTATION: 8 Iranian cases of inguinal endometriosis with a mean age of 36 years were presented. Catamenial groin pain and swelling were the most common complications. Also, patients usually had accompanying symptoms such as pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. One-half of patients had a history of previous abdominal surgery. Ultrasound was diagnostic in 4 patients (50%), and magnetic resonance imaging was used in two patients (25%). Among 6 patients who underwent hormonal therapy, 4 experienced an endometriosis size increase. Inguinal endometriosis was right-sided in 87.5% of patients, and among 4 patients who underwent surgery, 75% had proximal site involvement of the round ligament. CONCLUSION: According to the rarity of inguinal endometriosis, it is more likely to be a misdiagnosis with other inguinal disorders such as inguinal hernia. Inguinal endometriosis should be considered in patients who undergo inguinal herniorrhaphy, with suspected findings such as thickening of the hernia sac wall, bloody fluid inside the sac, or thickening of the extraperitoneal round ligament during the surgery.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal

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