Umbilical endometriosis

A M von Stemm, W N Meigel, P Scheidel, A Gocht
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 1999 · PMID:10188146 · W6979194268
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This paper describes a rare case of spontaneous umbilical endometriosis presenting as a monthly bleeding nodule within the umbilical depression.

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Abstract

Cutaneous endometriosis is a well known but rare phenomenon. We present a case of spontaneous umbilical endometriosis. The patient revealed a polypoid, brown-blue nodule within the umbilical depression with the typical history of monthly bleeding from the umbilicus. The differential diagnoses are summarized.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Skin Diseases Umbilicus Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hemorrhage Hemorrhage Humans Skin Diseases Skin Diseases

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