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Case Reports
. 2009 Oct;24(4):294-5.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2009.59.

Endometriosis at caesarian section scar

Khalifa Al-Jabri  1
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Case Reports

Endometriosis at caesarian section scar

Khalifa Al-Jabri. Oman Med J. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition which is sometimes presented to general surgeons as a lump in the abdomen. It can pose a diagnostic dilemma and should be in the differential diagnosis of lumps in the abdomen in females. Diagnosis is usually made following histological examination. This is a case report of abdominal wall endometriosis following caesarian section. This report discusses and evaluates the incidence, pathophysiology, course, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition.

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