Inguinal Hernia Containing Functioning, Rudimentary Uterine Horn and Endometriosis

Masaki Kamio, Tomomi Nagata, Hideki Yamasaki, Mitsuhiro Yoshinaga, Tsutomu Douchi
Obstetrics and gynecology · 2009 · vol. 113(2) , pp. 563–566 · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3181942068 · PMID:19155958 · W2059408427
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This case study describes a young woman with an inguinal hernia containing a functioning rudimentary uterine horn and endometriosis, highlighting a potential association with Müllerian abnormalities.

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BACKGROUND: Inguinal hernia containing uterus and endometriosis is exceedingly rare. Most inguinal endometriosis is located at an extrapelvic site near the round ligament. We report a case of a patient with inguinal hernia containing rudimentary uterine horn and endometriosis. CASE: A young, nulliparous, regularly menstruating woman manifested right inguinal mass and pain in the mass during menstruation. At 20 years old, she underwent a surgical procedure for right inguinal mass. Postoperative pathology findings demonstrated inguinal endometriosis. Based on the findings of magnetic resonance imaging, a history of inguinal endometriosis, and the occurrence of inguinal pain during menstruation, she was diagnosed as having incarcerated inguinal hernia containing anomalous uterus and endometriosis. A functioning, noncommunicating, rudimentary uterine horn and endometriosis were surgically removed from the hernia sac. Laparoscopy demonstrated intraabdominal unicornuate uterus, but no pelvic endometriosis. CONCLUSION: Functioning, incarcerated hernia uterus inguinale may be associated with müllerian abnormality and concomitant occurrence of inguinal endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Groin Hernia, Inguinal Uterus Endometriosis Female Groin Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Humans Uterus Young Adult

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