Perineal endometrioma in episiotomy incisions

E Hambrick, Ernestine Hambrick, H Abcarian, Herand Abcarian, D Smith, Durand Smith
Diseases of the colon and rectum · 1979 · vol. 22(8) , pp. 550–552 · doi:10.1007/bf02587001 · PMID:527447 · W2005349968
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Four postpartum patients developed perineal endometriomas at episiotomy sites, presenting with cyclical pain and swelling, and were successfully treated with complete excision.

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Four patients, 23--34 years old, who developed endometriomas at the site of an episiotomy 19 months to 11-years postpartum are reported. Pain, Swelling and pruritus varying in intensity with the menstrual cycle were present in all. Complete excision is curative. Symptoms of incompletely excised endometriomas may be controlled by local hormonal injections or systemic hormonal manipulation. The anatomy of the endometrium and its physiologic behavior are reviewed. A concept of WHY endometriomas develop is presented which is compatible with the theories of HOW they occur.

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mesh:D004715endometrioma

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Episiotomy Perineum Perineum Perineum Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Episiotomy Female Humans Menstruation Time Factors

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