Recurrent umbilical endometriosis after laparoscopic treatment of minimal pelvic endometriosis: a case report.

Jeffrey M Goldberg, Mohamed A Bedaiwy
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 2007 · vol. 52(6) , pp. 551–2 · PMID:17694981 · W59155594
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Umbilical endometriosis developed 20 months after laparoscopic treatment for pelvic endometriosis and recurred after excision, but was successfully treated with silver nitrate cautery.

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BACKGROUND: Umbilical endometriosis is extremely rare. The majority of cases occur spontaneously. There have been a few reported cases following laparoscopy but none for the treatment of pelvic endometriosis. CASE: Umbilical endometriosis occurred 20 months after laparoscopic treatment of stage 1 pelvic endometriosis. The symptoms recurred 7 months following excision of the lesion and were successfully treated with silver nitrate cautery. CONCLUSION: This is the first reported case of umbilical endometriosis following laparoscopic treatment of pelvic endometriosis as well as the first to demonstrate that chemical cautery may cure small lesions.

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endometriosis

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Electrocoagulation Endometriosis Laparoscopy Umbilicus Adult Cautery Cautery Electrocoagulation Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Recurrence Silver Nitrate Silver Nitrate Umbilicus

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