Scar endometriosis: a mystery entity

Authors

  • Jyoti Kankanala Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Continental Hospital, Telangana, Hyderabad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211543

Keywords:

Endometriosis, Ectopic endometriosis, Scar endometriosis, Painful scar

Abstract

Scar Endometriosis is described as having an active endometrial tissue at the scar area outside the uterine cavity. Corner stone for diagnosis is proper history, clinical examination and suspicion-based imaging. Caesarean scar endometriosis (CSE) usually seen following procedures like caesarean sections, hysterectomies. Time of presentation can be very variable so yet times difficult to suspect. Once suspected Convincing patient that they have active glands other than in uterine cavity is not easy. Hence proper imaging and biopsy is needed to backup for thorough counselling and treatment to improve the quality of life.

Author Biography

Jyoti Kankanala, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Continental Hospital, Telangana, Hyderabad, India

 

FRCOG,

HOD 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 

CONTINENTAL HOSPITAL 

HYDERABAD

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Published

2021-04-23

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