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Case Reports
. 2011 Sep;4(3):150-2.
doi: 10.4103/0974-1208.92291.

Umbilical laparoscopic scar endometriosis

Sreelakshmi Kodandapani  1 , Muralidhar V Pai, Mary Mathew
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Case Reports

Umbilical laparoscopic scar endometriosis

Sreelakshmi Kodandapani et al. J Hum Reprod Sci. 2011 Sep.

Abstract

Umbilical endometriosis is rare and challenging in both diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of an umbilical scar endometriotic nodule in a 39-year-old lady following laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The wide local excision of the nodule and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. We discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for the patient.

Keywords: Cyclical pain; extrapelvic endometriosis; umbilical nodule.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Umbilical nodule
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Figure 2
Evidence of endometriosis at surgery
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Figure 3
Umbilicus after wide excision
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Figure 4
Histopathology showing dermis and endometriotic glands
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