Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Mimicking Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report

F. Chakor, Ajay Handa, F. Achdami, O. Nacir, F. Lairani, A. Ait Errami, Sofia Oubaha, Z. Samlani, K. Krati
In: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports · 2025 · vol. 13(05) , pp. 1302–1304 · doi:10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i05.139 · W4411039730
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Introduction: Colonic endometriosis is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease that can mimic colorectal cancer, particularly in women of reproductive age. Case Presentation: A 41-year-old woman presented with intermittent rectal bleeding and cyclic pelvic pain. Imaging and colonoscopy suggested sigmoid cancer, but histopathology after segmental resection confirmed deep infiltrating endometriosis. Conclusion: Endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colorectal masses in women with cyclical gastrointestinal symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary oncologic surgery.
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An International Publisher for Academic and Scientific Journals Author Login Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-05 Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Mimicking Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report F. Chakor, A. Handa, F. Achdami, O. Nacir, F. Lairani, A. Ait Errami, S. Oubaha, Z. Samlani, K. Krati Published: May 31, 2025 | 528 909 Pages: 1302-1304 Downloads Abstract Introduction: Colonic endometriosis is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease that can mimic colorectal cancer, particularly in women of reproductive age. Case Presentation: A 41-year-old woman presented with intermittent rectal bleeding and cyclic pelvic pain. Imaging and colonoscopy suggested sigmoid cancer, but histopathology after segmental resection confirmed deep infiltrating endometriosis. Conclusion: Endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colorectal masses in women with cyclical gastrointestinal symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary oncologic surgery.

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