SCAR ENDOMETRIOSIS

In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH · 2024 · pp. 26 · doi:10.36106/ijsr/3403886 · W4393165938
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This case report describes four instances of scar endometriosis, a rare condition mimicking other clinical issues, and emphasizes histopathology's crucial role in definitive diagnosis and surgical care's importance in preventing recurrence.

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Introduction: Scar Endometriosis is a rare diagnosis characterized by presence of endometrial tissue at the site of surgical scar. The most common reported site is caesarean section scar. The patient presents with abdominal pain or swelling at the site of previous surgical incision and cyclical increase in the size of swelling. The diagnosis is made only with histopathological examination of the excised Surgical Specimen. Case Report: We present 4 cases of Scar endometriosis to highlight their rare occurance and difculty in diagnosing the condition clinically. Conclusion: Scar endometriosis is a rare diagnosis which mimics a variety of clinical conditions and present as a diagnostic dilemma. Histopathological examination plays Important role in denitive diagnosis. Proper surgical Surgical care while excision of the lesion helps in preventing the recurrence.

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