Endometrioma of the abdominal wall

Harvey L. Bumpers, Bumpers HL, Butler KL, Karyn Butler, Karyn L Butler, Best IM, Irwin M. Best
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2002 · vol. 187(6) , pp. 1709–1710 · doi:10.1067/mob.2002.121868 · PMID:12501087 · W2071805203
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This case report describes a rare instance of endometriosis occurring as a mass within the abdominal wall, a condition presenting with cyclical pain and swelling.

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Abstract

We describe a case of a large endometrioma in an abdominal scar and the approach to evaluation and therapy.

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endometriosisendometrioma

MeSH descriptors

Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Abdominal Pain Adult Cesarean Section Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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