Endometriosis of the abdominal wall.
Endometriosis of the abdominal wall typically occurs as a painful mass in a lower abdominal incision from previous cesarean section or hysterectomy. Most patients are young and in their active reproductive years. The histologic diagnosis requires a combination of either endometrial-like glands, endometrial stroma, or hemosiderin pigment. The diagnosis must be considered in any woman with an abdominal wall mass and a history of transabdominal gynecologic surgery. Wide excision offers the best chance to prevent recurrence.
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Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville 37920.
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D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery