Caesarean scar endometriosis: a rare site of extrapelvic endometriosis

Abdominal scar endometriosis after Caesarean section: a rare entity.

Scar endometriosis is an uncommon entity. It is often misdiagnosed leading to unnecessary referrals. Gynaecologists and general surgeons must be aware of this entity to avoid discomfort to the patient due to delay in diagnosis. We are presenting a case of scar endometriosis which was misdiagnosed initially. Detailed history of cyclic pain and swelling was the key point for the final diagnosis o...

Incisional Endometriosis: A Rare Case of Painful Scar

Scar endometriosis is a rare form of extra-pelvic endometriosis that can occur after surgery involving the uterus. Direct mechanical implantation seems to be the most conceivable theory for scar endometriosis. Patient usually presents with lump and pain at surgical site. Often the diagnosis of endometriosis is not suggested until histology has been performed. We hereby present a case of scar en...

Extrapelvic endometriosis: a rare entity or an under diagnosed condition?

Endometriosis is a clinical entity characterized by the presence of normal endometrial mucosa abnormally implanted in locations other than the uterine cavity. Endometriosis can be either endopelvic or extrapelvic depending on the location of endometrial tissue implantation. Despite the rarity of extrapelvic endometriosis, several cases of endometriosis of the gastrointestinal tract, the urinary...

A Rare Case of Episiotomy Scar Endometriosis.

Thirty-eight-year-old lady, mother of two children, came to OPD with history of cyclic pain in the perineal region which was gradually increasing in intensity and duration for 1 year. Pain was intense in last 4 months. Pain was related to her menstrual cycles. She also gave history of itching over perineal region. She delivered her first child 10 years back with right mediolateral episiotomy fo...

Diagnosis and treatment of post-Caesarean scar endometriosis.