Endometriosis Involving the Femoral Vein
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This paper reports the first case of endometriosis presenting as a femoral hernia due to involvement of the femoral vein.
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The first case of endometriosis of the femoral vein presenting as a femoral hernia is reported. Histogenesis and sites of extragenital endometriosis are briefly reviewed.
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