Primary cutaneous endometriosis of the umbilicus: a case report.

Michael K Elm, James V Twede, George W Turiansky
Cutis · 2008 · vol. 81(2) , pp. 124–6 · PMID:18441764 · W2468532601
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This case report describes a rare instance of primary umbilical cutaneous endometriosis presenting as a nodule without cyclic pain or bleeding in a patient with no prior abdominal surgery.

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Abstract

Cutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition, especially in patients without a history of abdominal or pelvic surgery or known preexisting endometriosis. Most cases present with cyclic pain and bleeding at the site of an umbilical cutaneous nodule correlating with menses. We present an atypical case of primary cutaneous endometriosis of the umbilicus without a prior history of abdominal or pelvic surgery and without cyclic pain or bleeding.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Skin Diseases Umbilicus Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Skin Diseases Skin Diseases Umbilicus Umbilicus

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