Endometrioma of the rectum: case report

B Keane, Keane B, Arulambalam R, R Arulambalam, Cunninghame J, J. Cunninghame
The New Zealand medical journal · 1977 · vol. 86(591) , pp. 16–8 · 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 Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Middle Aged Middle Aged Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms

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