Abdominal wall endometriosis: A case report and literature review

Apostolos Kotelis, Christos Katsetos
2014 · W2341002952
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This case report and literature review describes abdominal wall endometriosis, presenting with cyclical abdominal pain after cesarean sections, and recommends wound irrigation with saline before closure for prevention.

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Introduction Endometriosis is a condition, often presented to gynaecologists as a lump in the abdomen. However it can be clinically misdiagnosed, as it may occur years after the caesarean section, the pain may be non-cyclic in nature, and a palpable mass cannot always be found. Diagnosis of the condition needs first to exclude other causes of lumps in the abdominal wall and it is confirmed by histology. Case report This is a case report of abdominal wall endometriosis, following two previous caesarean sections, presented with a history of cyclical left sided abdominal pain during her menstrual cycle. Discussion on incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition follows. Conclusion Literature review recommends cleaning and irrigation with high-jet saline solution before closure of abdominal wound. Experts’ opinion is important on prevention of the disease.

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