Caesarean scar endometriosis

Singh M, Manika Singh, Sivanesan K, Kanapathippillai Sivanesan, Rauf Ghani, Ghani R, Kath Granger, Granger K
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2008 · vol. 279(2) , pp. 217–219 · doi:10.1007/s00404-008-0672-x · PMID:18470521 · W2009609838
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This case series describes three women with caesarean scar endometriosis managed with excision biopsy, finding complete excision to be both diagnostic and therapeutic.

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IntroductionCaesarean section incidence is rising and caesarean scar endometriosis could be encountered more in the day to day clinical practice.Materials and methodsWe present three cases of caesarean scar endometriosis which were managed in our unit with excision biopsy.ConclusionsComplete excision is both diagnostic and therapeutic. FNAC could be a tool to exclude malignancy and allows a quick diagnosis.
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Abstract

Introduction Caesarean section incidence is rising and caesarean scar endometriosis could be encountered more in the day to day clinical practice.

Materials and methods

We present three cases of caesarean scar endometriosis which were managed in our unit with excision biopsy.

Conclusions

Complete excision is both diagnostic and therapeutic. FNAC could be a tool to exclude malignancy and allows a quick diagnosis. Similar content being viewed by others

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endometriosis

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Cesarean Section Cicatrix Endometriosis Adult Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ultrasonography

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