A Case of Cecal Endometriosis Presenting as Subepithelial Tumor

Min Sik Hwang, Young Don Kim, Sa Young Shin, Jae Hyuck Jun, Jong Sam Hong, Dae Woon Eom, Dae‐Woon Eom, Gab Jin Cheon
The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2016 · vol. 68(4) , pp. 214 · doi:10.4166/kjg.2016.68.4.214 · PMID:27780946 · W2550820453
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic disease, characterized by the presence and growth of functional endometrial-like tissue outside uterus. This ectopic endometrial tissue is most commonly found in the peritoneum, ovaries and uterosacral ligaments, but extremely rarely there is involvement of the appendix or cecum. Here we report a case of cecal endometriosis presenting as a subepithelial tumor diagnosed by surgical excision.

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Appendix Cecal Diseases Endometriosis Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Abdomen Abdomen Appendix Cecal Diseases Cecal Diseases Cecal Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Intestinal Mucosa Intestinal Mucosa Middle Aged

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