Rectal Endometriosis: An Exceptional Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction

Acute large-bowel obstruction (LBO) is an emergency condition that requires early identification and intervention. A rectal tumor is rarely the cause in a young adult. We report the case of a 43-year-old patient who received emergency surgery for an LBO. A rectal tumor was fortuitously discovered du...

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Published in:Journal of endometriosis and pelvic pain disorders 2015-10, Vol.7 (4), p.141-142
Main Authors: Doh, Kwame, Samatar, Hassan Farrah, Seck, Mamadou, Kammoun, Chahir, Woto-Gaye, Gisèle
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Language:English
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Summary:Acute large-bowel obstruction (LBO) is an emergency condition that requires early identification and intervention. A rectal tumor is rarely the cause in a young adult. We report the case of a 43-year-old patient who received emergency surgery for an LBO. A rectal tumor was fortuitously discovered during the operation. However, histopathologic examination revealed that the tumor-like mass was in fact rectal endometriosis. Appropriate medical care was established and obtained satisfactory results.
ISSN:2284-0265
2284-0273
DOI:10.5301/je.5000223