Volume : IX, Issue : IX, September - 2019

SCAR ENDOMERTRIOSIS (A series of 5 different cases in tertiary care level)

Dr Nirmala Sharma, Dr. Kumkum Gupta, Dr Amar Singh Sonkria

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Endometriosis is described as the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Scar endometriosis is a rare event which usually develops after pelvic operations as a result of spilling of endometrium from uterus and/or fallopian tubes according to Sampson’s endometrium spilling theory. The symptoms are nonspecific, typically involving abdominal wall swelling and pain at the operative site at the time of menstrual cycle. Its diagnosis can sometime be difficulty and may be confused with various other surgical conditions like Suture granuloma, wound abscess, sebaceous cyst, lipoma, hematoma etc..… I present short series of 5 cases of scar endometriosis in which two post caesarean delivery another two post laparoscopic surgery and last one in episiotomy scar after normal vaginal delivery. The article highlights a case of scar endometriosis and reviews the literature to elucidate physical signs and symptoms that may lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment prevention of endometriosis.

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SCAR ENDOMERTRIOSIS (A SERIES OF 5 DIFFERENT CASES IN TERTIARY CARE LEVEL), Dr Nirmala Sharma, Dr.kumkum gupta, Dr Amar Singh Sonkria INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-9 | September-2019

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