Endometriosis is a benign, estrogen-dependent condition affecting 6%-10% of women of reproductive age, typically involving pelvic organs but occasionally presenting in extrapelvic locations such as the umbilicus. We report a …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue, commonly affecting pelvic structures. Rarely, it occurs in extrapelvic locations, mimicking other pathologies and posing diagnostic challenges.
Scar endometriosis is a rare manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue within a cesarean section scar. It typically manifests as cyclical pain and swelling at …
In this report, we describe two cases of diaphragmatic endometriosis with concurrent hepatorenal recess peritoneal involvement managed using robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery with the da Vinci Xi platform. In both patients, …
Appendiceal endometriosis is an uncommon manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis that can clinically and radiologically mimic acute appendicitis. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with acute right …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disease commonly affecting pelvic organs. Lymph node involvement is rare and even more so when leading to herniation. We report a rare case of a …
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. While typically confined to the pelvis, extrapelvic manifestations-including thoracic endometriosis-can occur. Although rare, …
A Case Report of Extrapelvic Endometriosis: Surgeon's Perspective and Review of the Literature Cureus
Endometriosis, while commonly managed by gynecologists, is rarely encountered by general surgeons and is often identified incidentally or upon histopathological examination. This condition can manifest in both pelvic and extrapelvic …
Diaphragmatic endometriosis is considered the most common extrapelvic localization of endometriosis. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) involves endometriotic deposits in the pleura and lungs. Diaphragmatic endometriosis and TES are often discussed …