Recurrent umbilical endometriosis after laparoscopic treatment of minimal pelvic endometriosis: a case report

Abstract

Background: Umbilical endometriosis is extremely rare. The majority of cases occur spontaneously. There have been a few reported cases following laparoscopy but none for the treatment of pelvic endometriosis.

Case: Umbilical endometriosis occurred 20 months after laparoscopic treatment of stage 1 pelvic endometriosis. The symptoms recurred 7 months following excision of the lesion and were successfully treated with silver nitrate cautery.

Conclusion: This is the first reported case of umbilical endometriosis following laparoscopic treatment of pelvic endometriosis as well as the first to demonstrate that chemical cautery may cure small lesions.