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. 2009 Nov 18:3:135.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-3-135.

Endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report

Manuel García Manero  1 , Pedro Royo, Begoña Olartecoechea, Juan Luis Alcázar
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Endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman without previous hormonal therapy: a case report

Manuel García Manero et al. J Med Case Rep. .

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis is high, affecting approximately 6% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurrence of menstrual cycles, it can affect between 2% to 5% of postmenopausal women.

Case presentation: We present a case of ovarian endometriosis in a 62-year-old Spanish Caucasian woman with no previous use of hormonal therapy and no history of endometriosis or infertility.

Conclusion: ALTHOUGH THE REPORTED SITUATION IS RARE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AFTER THE MENOPAUSE: post-menopausal endometriosis confers a risk of recurrence and malignant transformation.

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Figure 1
Ultrasound imaging of the ovarian cystic lesion.
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Microscopic aspect of the ovarian lesion.
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