Scar endometriosis: a rare entity

Kanika Dhiman; Sara Guleria; Himang Jharaik

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20222328

Authors

Kanika Dhiman Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sara Guleria Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Himang Jharaik Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20222328

Keywords:

Caesarean section, Scar endometriosis, Surgical excision

Abstract

Endometriosis is described as the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Scar endometriosis is a rare disease with an incidence of 0.8% and is difficult to diagnose. It can occur after any surgery which involves endometrial manipulation but caesarean section greatly increases the risk of developing abdominal wall endometriosis. Ultrasound is the most accessible imaging modality along with history and physical examination for establishing a preoperative diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware and highly suspicious of endometriosis in women presenting with pain in the abdomen and/or abdominal mass near the scar following both obstetric or gynecologic surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent emotional as well as physical distress to the patient. Surgical excision is the best for diagnosis as well as treatment.

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Author Biography

Kanika Dhiman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

junior resident

department of obstetrics and gynaecology

IGMC Shimla

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