Endometrioma of the rectum: case report

B Keane, R Arulambalam, J Cunninghame
The New Zealand medical journal · 1977 · PMID:271857
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This case report details a rectal endometrioma that mimicked carcinoma clinically, highlighting diagnostic and management challenges.

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Abstract

A case of endometrioma of the rectum is reported. This was clinically indistinguishable from a carcinoma. The difficulties of diagnosis and management are emphasised.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Endometriosis Rectal Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms

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