Endometriosis of Diaphragm: A Case Report

Authors

  • Banafsheh Tajbakhsh Endometriosis and Gynecological Disorder research center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  • Gazal Mansouri Endometriosis and Gynecological Disorder research center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  • Kambiz Sadegi Pain research center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  • Kobra Tahermanesh Endometriosis and Gynecological Disorder research center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of reproductive age. Its main feature is the presence of stroma and endometrial glands in sites other than the uterus, mainly in pelvis. Pelvic peritoneum, ovaries, uterine ligaments, bladder, intestines, and cul-de-sac are among the affected areas. Sometimes endometriosis can be found outside of the pelvis and even above abdominal cavity, like diaphragm. Herein, we presented a case of an asymptomatic diaphragmatic endometriosis that was discovered incidentally during laparoscopy of pelvic endometriosis, while we proposed an appropriate treatment protocol.

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volume 12  issue 3

pages  263- 266

publication date 2018-06-01

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