ENDOMETRIOSIS – THE PROBLEMS OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a relatively common condition in women of child-bearing age, and coincidental intestinal serosal involvement is frequently recognised. However, intestinal obstruction, although reported, is rare. We report what we believe is the first case with synchronous ileo-caecal and rectosigmoid obstructing endometriomas. Endometriosis as a cause of bowel obstruction is discussed and in particular the differential diagnosis from Crohn's disease and malignancy.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Obstruction Ovarian Neoplasms Adult Cecal Neoplasms Cecal Neoplasms Endometriosis Female Humans Ileal Neoplasms Ileal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Obstruction Ovarian Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms

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