Intestinal obstruction secondary to endometriosis: A rare case of synchronous bowel localization

G Preziosi, Giuseppe Preziosi, Preziosi G, Cristaldi M, M Cristaldi, Angelini L, L Angelini
Surgical oncology · 2007 · vol. 16 , pp. 161–163 · doi:10.1016/j.suronc.2007.10.002 · PMID:18032024 · W1998917310
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This case report details a rare instance of intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis specifically localized within the bowel wall.

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Abstract

Although endometriosis is a common disease in women of childbearing age, intestinal endometriosis is unusual and may cause clinically significant complications. We report a 35-year-old woman with endometriosis involving the ileocaecal junction and rectum who presented with intestinal obstruction. She was operated with a preoperative diagnosis of malignancy. The diagnosis of endometriosis was made only after histological examination of the resected specimen. Intestinal endometriosis has a diverse clinical spectrum, with nonspecific features in many patients. In female patients who have unexplained digestive complaints, endometriosis should also be considered in the differential diagnosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Lymph Nodes Lymph Nodes

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