Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1997 Feb;40(2):455-460.

A Case of Endometriosis in the Abdominal Scar Following Cesarean Section

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Although benign, endometriosis possesses the unique ability to invade tissue and to disseminate or metastasize by hematogeneous, lymphatic route, or direct implantation. Scar from operations are occasionally the site of endometriosis implatation. A case of endometriosis in the abdominal scar following cesarean section was experienced and treatd with complete surgical excision. We reported this case with brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Endometriosis; Abdominal scar; Surgical excision

MeSH Terms

Cesarean Section*
Cicatrix*
Endometriosis*
Female
Pregnancy
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