Scar endometriosis-rare and painful entity: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211551Keywords:
Endometriosis, Caesarean section, Scar endometriosisAbstract
Scar endometriosis is a rare type of extra-pelvic endometriosis that develops following obstetrical and gynecological surgeries. It is a rare entity, though probably on the rise, due to the increase in caesarean sections performed worldwide. This manuscript reports a rare case of scar endometriosis involving rectus sheath following repeat caesarean section and was managed at a tertiary level centre. The patient required surgical excision of the lesion and was kept on regular follow-up following surgery. The physiopathology of scar endometriosis is complex; its symptomatology is rich and diverse but detailed history, thorough clinical examination along with imaging and histopathological evaluation is usually efficient in diagnosing the condition.References
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