Deep endometriosis infiltrating the recto-sigmoid: critical factors to consider before management
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A case of recto-sigmoid endometriosis mimicking carcinoma
INTRODUCTION Although endometriosis with sigmoid serosal involvement is not uncommon in women of childbearing age, the mucosal and lymph node involvement is rare and differential diagnosis from colon cancer and diverticulitis may be difficult due to poor diagnostic accuracy of colonoscopy and colonic biopsies. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case of a nulliparous woman presenting with large bo...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Human Reproduction Update
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1355-4786,1460-2369
DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmv003