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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Abstract

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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Condition tags

endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Femoral Vein Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Femoral Vein Femoral Vein Humans Humans Vascular Diseases Vascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

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