Umbilical Endometriosis Discovered at Laparoscopy: Case Report

Takahiro Tsuji, Shiro Takamatsu, Motonori Matsubara, Toshimichi Ohnuma, Kimihisa Tajima, Hayato Shimada
In: JAPANESE JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC ENDOSCOPY · 2012 · vol. 28(2) , pp. 572–575 · doi:10.5180/jsgoe.28.572 · W2320659369
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This case report describes the laparoscopic discovery and surgical removal of umbilical endometriosis in a 45-year-old woman presenting with gynecological symptoms.

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This case report describes a 45-year-old woman presenting with anemia, hypermenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea who was initially diagnosed with a submucosal myoma and a right ovarian endometrioma. During a planned laparoscopic hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy, surgeons identified an unexpected nodule at the umbilicus which was subsequently excised. Pathological analysis confirmed the mass as umbilical endometriosis, highlighting the importance of gynecologists being aware of this rare presentation during minimally invasive procedures. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically describing a rare case of umbilical endometriosis discovered incidentally during surgery for other gynecological conditions.

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Umbilical endometriosis is rare disease. A 45 year old woman with anemia, hypermenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea was diagnosed with a submucosal myoma and a right ovarian endometrioma. She underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy. During the procedure, we noticed and umbilical nodule and extracted it. Pathological examination revealed that the mass was umbilical endometriosis. The umbilical region is a common site for laparoscopic procedures; thus, gynecologists should be aware of the possibility of umbilical endometriosis and possess the necessary skills to manage it surgically.
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Case report Umbilical Endometriosis Discovered at Laparoscopy: Case Report 2012 Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 572-575 Details Abstract Umbilical endometriosis is rare disease. A 45 year old woman with anemia, hypermenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea was diagnosed with a submucosal myoma and a right ovarian endometrioma. She underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy. During the procedure, we noticed and umbilical nodule and extracted it. Pathological examination revealed that the mass was umbilical endometriosis. The umbilical region is a common site for laparoscopic procedures; thus, gynecologists should be aware of the possibility of umbilical endometriosis and possess the necessary skills to manage it surgically. © 2012 Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy Favorites & Alerts Recently viewed articles

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