Primary umbilical endometriosis

Claas-Quax MJ, M J Claas-Quax, M L Ooft, Ooft ML, Frederik J.H. Hoogwater, F J H Hoogwater, Hoogwater FJ, Veersema S, S. Veersema
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2015 · vol. 194 , pp. 260–261 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.08.029 · PMID:26344784 · W1949294956
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This paper describes the presentation and diagnosis of primary umbilical endometriosis, a rare condition where endometrial tissue is found in the umbilicus without a clear connection to the peritoneal cavity.

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Abstract

Cutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition, especially when it occurs without previous surgery. We report a case of a 27-year old woman with catamenial bleeding from her umbilicus. A MRI, cytological and pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of endometriosis. We also present a brief review of the literature.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hemorrhage Umbilicus Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hemorrhage Humans

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