[Vesical endometriosis after cesarean section: diagnostico-therapeutic aspects].
Endometriosis is a benign condition with an aggressive behaviour defined by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue, outside the uterus. It occurs in 15-20% women with child bearing potential. Most commonly it affects organs such as the ovaries, uterine ligaments, fallopian tubes, rectum and the cervico-vaginal region. Involvement of the urinary tract, however, is rare. It can be seen in just about 1% cases, vesical location being the most frequent of these presentations (84% cases). We describe one case of vesical endometriosis that developed after a cesarean section. The intra-operative findings confirmed the existence of infiltration of the detrusor muscle and the vesical mucosa by endometrial tissue from the area of the uterine incision. A discussion of the different diagnostic and therapeutic options is also included.
García González
J I
JI
Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Móstoles, Madrid.
Extramiana Cameno
J
J
Esteban Calvo
J M
JM
Díez Rodríguez
J M
JM
Esteban Artiaga
R
R
Arrizabalaga Moreno
M
M
Paniagua Andrés
P
P
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*