Recognizing abdominal wall endometriosis

Marisa Huber, John Grosel, Chad Showen
JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants · 2019 · vol. 32(7) , pp. 30–33 · doi:10.1097/01.jaa.0000558237.67863.aa · PMID:31241608 · W2979690174
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Abdominal wall endometriosis, characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue in the abdominal wall, should be considered in women with chronic abdominal pain and prior abdominal cavity surgery, with MRI and surgical resection being preferred diagnostic and treatment modalities.

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Abdominal wall endometriosis is ectopic endometrial tissue in the abdominal wall. Consider this condition in any woman presenting with chronic abdominal pain and a surgical history significant for exposure of the abdominal cavity to the endometrial canal. The diagnosis can be suspected with accurate history taking and a thorough physical examination. In patients with suspected abdominal wall endometriosis, MRI is the imaging study of choice and complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice.

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endometriosis

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Abdominal Oblique Muscles Endometriosis Muscular Diseases Abdominal Oblique Muscles Abdominal Oblique Muscles Abdominal Pain Abdominal Pain Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Adult Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Herniorrhaphy Humans Incisional Hernia

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