Menses due to endometriosis in a woman following hysterectomy.
Endometriosis can present in a variety of ways and must be considered in women of reproductive age who have complaints of pelvic or abdominal origin. It can be a difficult diagnosis to make, and it can mask the signs and symptoms of various other disease processes. The condition leads to fibrosis and adhesion formation, and is a common cause of infertility and spontaneous abortion. This report highlights the clinical and pathologic findings in a woman with pelvic endometriosis and discusses current concepts in treatment.
Bouier
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Department of Internal Medicine, Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Highland Park, Mich.
Rohrenbach
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D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period