Intrauterine endometriotic cyst at the site of previous cesarean scar; scar endometriosis

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2015;42(1):106-7.

Abstract

Uterine scar endometriosis is an extremely rare entitiy. As the surgical procedures of the uterus increases through time, scar endometriosis may be diagnosed more often in the future. A case of uterine scar endometriosis is presented with complaints of menstruation lasting one day with associated pelvic pain. When a cystic mass in the site of previous surgery is diagnosed, scar endometriosis must be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix* / etiology
  • Cicatrix* / pathology
  • Cicatrix* / physiopathology
  • Cicatrix* / surgery
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysmenorrhea / etiology
  • Endometriosis* / complications
  • Endometriosis* / diagnosis
  • Endometriosis* / physiopathology
  • Endometriosis* / surgery
  • Endometrium / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Diseases* / complications
  • Uterine Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Uterine Diseases* / physiopathology
  • Uterine Diseases* / surgery
  • Young Adult