Endometriosis of the Abdominal Wall

Chun JT, Joseph T. Chun, J T Chun, Nelson HS Jr, Henry S. Nelson, H S Nelson, Maull KI, K I Maull, Kimball I. Maull
Southern medical journal · 1990 · vol. 83(12) , pp. 1491–1492 · doi:10.1097/00007611-199012000-00033 · PMID:2147518 · W2468982248
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Endometriosis of the abdominal wall, a painful mass typically found in lower abdominal surgical scars, requires histologic confirmation and should be considered in women with a history of abdominal gynecologic surgery, with wide excision recommended for prevention of recurrence.

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Abstract

Endometriosis of the abdominal wall typically occurs as a painful mass in a lower abdominal incision from previous cesarean section or hysterectomy. Most patients are young and in their active reproductive years. The histologic diagnosis requires a combination of either endometrial-like glands, endometrial stroma, or hemosiderin pigment. The diagnosis must be considered in any woman with an abdominal wall mass and a history of transabdominal gynecologic surgery. Wide excision offers the best chance to prevent recurrence.

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endometriosis

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Abdominal Muscles Endometriosis Postoperative Complications Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Granuloma Granuloma Humans Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications

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