Frequently Misdiagnosed Extrapelvic Endometriosis Lesions: Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Deliar Yazdanian, Lucia Manganaro, Serena Resta, Adele Ticino, Eliana Fuggetta, Antonella Guarino, Marco Monti, Pierluigi Benedetti Panici, Maria Grazia Porpora
In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2014 · vol. 6(2) , pp. 67–78 · doi:10.5301/je.5000188 · W2048062980
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This paper reports nine cases of extrapelvic endometriosis in rare locations and reviews the literature on this condition, which is often misdiagnosed due to its unusual presentation.

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Extrapelvic endometriosis is a rare condition defined as the presence of endometriotic stroma and glands outside the pelvis and elsewhere in the body. The cervix, vagina, vulva, intestinal tract, urinary tract, diaphragm, abdominal wall, inguinal canal, thoracic cage and lungs, extremities and even the central and peripheral nervous system can be involved. Because extrapelvic endometriosis is located in unusual sites, it is often confused with other pathologic conditions. This can lead to a difficult and challenging diagnosis and management. In the presence of recurrent, cyclical and catamenial symptoms, extragenital endometriotic lesions should be suspected. The aim of our paper is to report 9 cases of rare locations of extrapelvic endometriosis and to provide a literature review.

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