Irritable bowel syndrome or endometriosis, or both?

Lea R, Richard Lea, R Lea, Peter J. Whorwell, P J Whorwell
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2003 · vol. 15(10) , pp. 1131–1133 · doi:10.1097/00042737-200310000-00012 · PMID:14501624 · W2153780202
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This case report describes a patient whose irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis was reevaluated following laparotomy for small bowel obstruction, revealing concomitant endometriosis.

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Both irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis are common conditions, although symptomatic gastrointestinal endometriosis is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient initially thought to have irritable bowel syndrome, in whom the diagnosis of endometriosis only became clear following a laparotomy for small bowel obstruction. This case highlights the need to question the diagnosis in patients with irritable bowel syndrome when there is any uncertainty, and also to appreciate that other pathology can arise, even when the diagnosis is secure.
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Case reports Irritable bowel syndrome or endometriosis, or both? - R Lea - P J Whorwell European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 15(10):p 1131-1133, October 2003. Both irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis are common conditions, although symptomatic gastrointestinal endometriosis is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient initially thought to have irritable bowel syndrome, in whom the diagnosis of endometriosis only became clear following a laparotomy for small bowel obstruction. This case highlights the need to question the diagnosis in patients with irritable bowel syndrome when there is any uncertainty, and also to appreciate that other pathology can arise, even when the diagnosis is secure. Copyright © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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endometriosisirritable_bowel_syndrome

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Endometriosis Ileal Diseases Irritable Bowel Syndrome Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ileal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal Obstruction Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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