Postmenopausal endometriosis presenting as a pelvic mass invading the colon

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This case report describes postmenopausal endometriosis presenting as a pelvic mass that invaded the colon, highlighting the need to consider this differential diagnosis in such presentations.

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An invading mass in a postmenopausal female is usually suspicious of being cancerous. Even though, endometriosis should always be included in the differential since its surgical management involves significant morbidity and even mortality.

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