Inguinal Endometriosis : An Uncommon Differential Diagnosis as an Inguinal Tumour

Inguinal endometriosis can present as a rare tumor when it occurs outside the abdomen and pelvis. We present a patient with a painful tumor in the right inguinal region, where its diagnosis was made before the operation. This enabled a conservative excisional surgery to be performed. The literature...

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Published in:ISRN obstetrics and gynecology 2011, Vol.2011 (2011), p.1-4
Main Authors: Wong, Wu Shun Felix, Lim, Chi Eung Danforn, Luo, Xi-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Endometriosis
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopy
Methods
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Summary:Inguinal endometriosis can present as a rare tumor when it occurs outside the abdomen and pelvis. We present a patient with a painful tumor in the right inguinal region, where its diagnosis was made before the operation. This enabled a conservative excisional surgery to be performed. The literature is reviewed and the diagnosis as well as management are discussed.
ISSN:2090-4436
2090-4444
DOI:10.5402/2011/272159