[A case of umbilical endometriosis following cesarean section]

Minerva Ginecol. 1995 Apr;47(4):165-70.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Umbilical endometriosis is a rare pathology whose etiopathogenesis is still uncertain and the theories put forward are all controversial. Diagnosis is therefore frequently difficult. The authors report a case of umbilical endometriosis which occurred in a scar left by an earlier cesarean section. Moreover, they discuss the aspects which might facilitate the diagnostic approach and a correct therapeutic management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / complications*
  • Cicatrix / diagnosis
  • Cicatrix / surgery
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Endometriosis / etiology*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Time Factors
  • Umbilicus* / pathology
  • Umbilicus* / surgery