Three Cases of Endometriosis in the Abdominal Scar Following Cesarean Section.

In: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science · 2004 · vol. 47(8) , pp. 1606–1610 · W2402652244
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This case report describes three women who developed painful, cyclically worsening masses at their cesarean section scars, confirmed to be endometriosis via histopathology.

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Endometriosis in the abdominal scar following cesarean section is very rare condition among the extrapelvic endometriosis. Abdominal wall endometriosis secondary to cesarean section is being reported in less than 0.5% of patients undergoing cesarean section and has a distinct presentation and treatment. Three patients with history of cesarean section presented with a painful, enlarging mass involving the cesarean section scar. The pain was cyclic and the strongest just prior to menstruation. These patients were treated with surgical excision and specimens had endometriosis confirmed by histopathology. We have experienced three cases of endometriosis in the abdominal scar following cesarean section. So, we report the cases with a brief review of the concerned literatures.

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