Korean J Dermatol.  2009 Dec;47(12):1359-1362.

A Case of Cutaneous Endometriosis Combined with Epidermal Cyst in the Cesarean Section Scar

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, Maryknoll Medical Center, Busan, Korea. LSKKKU@yahoo.co.kr
  • 2Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea.

Abstract

Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Cutaneous endometriosis is a very rare form of extrapelvic endometriosis, and this most commonly occurs at the site of a previous abdominal or pelvic procedure such as hysterectomy, laparoscopy, episiotomy and cesarean section. The classic symptom is a painful nodule that becomes bigger and tenderer during menstruation. Because cutaneous endometriosis is unfamiliar to dermatologists, it can be easily misdiagnosed as other skin tumors. We present here a case of cutaneous endometriosis combined with epidermal cyst, and this developed in the cesarean section scar of a 28-year-old woman.

Keyword

Cesarean section scar; Cutaneous endometriosis; Epidermal cyst

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cesarean Section
Cicatrix
Endometriosis
Epidermal Cyst
Episiotomy
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Skin
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