Endometriosis of the Abdominal Wall
- 1 December 1990
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 83 (12) , 1491-1492
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199012000-00033
Abstract
Endometriosis of the abdominal wall typically occurs as a painful mass in a lower abdominal incision from previous cesarean section or hysterectomy. Most patients are young and in their active reproductive years. The histologic diagnosis requires a combination of either endometrial-like glands, endometrial stroma, or hemosiderin pigment. The diagnosis must be considered in any woman with an abdominal wall mass and a history of transabdominal gynecologic surgery. Wide excision offers the best chance to prevent recurrence.Keywords
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