Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-2746
Online ISSN: 2394-2754
CODEN : IJOGCS
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research (IJOGR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Case Report
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Volume : 9, Issue : 4, Year : 2022
Article Page : 578-581
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2022.112
Abstract
Endometriosis externa is presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside uterus. Umbilical endometriosis (also called Villar’s nodules) and subcutaneous endometriosis are rare conditions that occur in elderly women without any menstrual complaints and pelvic endometriosis. The overall incidence of umbilical endometriosis is very low (0.1-0.5%). Here we report a rare case of endometriosis externa with umbilical menstruation in a woman with a previous history of cesarean section and myomectomy. After complete evaluation, the patient underwent excision of the endometriotic lesion with abdominoplasty with mesh repair. The possible cause of this type of endometriosis can be secondary type due to direct implantation of endometrial tissue in the subcutaneous tissue during the previous surgeries.
Keywords: Endometriosis, Endometriosis externa, Subcutaneous endometriosis, Umbilical endometriosis
How to cite : Kavitha T, Shanthi N, Endometriosis externa: A rare presentation. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2022;9(4):578-581
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