Ewha Med J.  1980 Jun;3(2):83-86. 10.12771/emj.1980.3.2.83.

A Case of Endometriosis in Appendectomy Scar

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.

Abstract

Cutaneous endometriosis is one of the rare condition among the external edomet riosis. The umbilicus is a favored site, as is the lower abdominal wall where surgical scars may be affected. Occasionally the inguinal area, the perineum or the vulva are involved. A case of endometriosis in appendectomy scar is presented with a brief review of related literature.


MeSH Terms

Abdominal Wall
Appendectomy*
Cicatrix*
Endometriosis*
Female
Perineum
Umbilicus
Vulva
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