Endometriosis--the problems of intestinal obstruction

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This paper reports the rare occurrence of synchronous ileo-caecal and rectosigmoid obstructing endometriomas and discusses endometriosis as a cause of bowel obstruction, differentiating it from Crohn's disease and malignancy.

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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 Adult Cecal Neoplasms Cecal Neoplasms Cecal Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Ileal Neoplasms Ileal Neoplasms Ileal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms

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