Endometriosis in the Anterior Abdominal Wall under Previous Cesarean Section Scar. A Case Report: Endometriosis in Rare Position

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<div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Endometriosis is defined as the presence of normal endometrial mucosa (glands and stroma) abnormally implanted in locations other than the uterine cavity.</p>\n<p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>A 34-year-old woman presented to our department with a 4-year history of a painful firm Subcutaneous nodule on the previous Caesarian section scar also she experienced flares of pain with her menstrual cycle.</p>\n<p><strong>Clinical discussion</strong>: Scar endometriosis is a rare but well-documented condition that can occur after surgical procedures, particularly cesarean section. Diagnosis is typically made based on clinical presentation and imaging studies; treatment involves surgical excision of the affected tissue.</p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The condition is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in surgical scars and typically presents as a painful nodule or mass.</p>\n\n</div>

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