[Endometriosis in an episiotomy scar]

Jugosl Ginekol Opstet. 1982 Sep-Dec;22(5-6):129-30.
[Article in Croatian]

Abstract

A case of perineal endometriosis at the site of on episiotomy scar is reported. The first disorders in the scar appeared soon after the second delivery at the woman's age of 25. Surgical treatment was applied six years after the appearance of the first symptoms. Endometrioma recurred briefly after the excision. Clinical data suggested decidual autologous transplantation during manual uterine exploration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / complications*
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Episiotomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perineum*
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis