Inguinal endometriosis in a patient without a previous history of gynecologic surgery
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
; : 172-175, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Endometriosis, defined as growth of endometrial stroma and glands outside the uterine cavity, is a chronic and recurrent disease that affects patients' quality of life. Ectopic endometrial tissue can proliferate at any location in the body, but the pelvic organs and peritoneum are the most frequent implantation sites. Among extrapelvic endometriosis, inguinal endometriosis is a very rare gynecologic condition usually associated with previous pelvic surgery. Endometriosis should be preoperatively distinguished from other inguinal masses using computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasonography. Here, we report a case of right inguinal endometriosis in a patient with no previous history of gynecologic surgery; in addition, we have provided a brief review of relevant literature.
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Assunto principal:
Peritônio
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Qualidade de Vida
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos em Ginecologia
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Ultrassonografia
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Ligamento Redondo do Útero
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Endometriose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article