[Endometriosis on a cesarean cicatrix. Apropos of 3 cases]

Minerva Chir. 1989 Sep 30;44(18):2043-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Endometriosis on a caesarean scar is a well-known, though not frequent event. The lesion generally presents as a painful nodule of the abdominal wall during the menstrual cycle. Pain cyclicity is a useful sign for diagnosis. Treatment consists of removal. Three cases are reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles*
  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Cicatrix / complications*
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*