A Case of Cutaneous Endometriosis in the Episiotomy Scar.
- Author:
Deuk Pyo LEE
1
;
Seung Seog HAN
;
Kyoung Jin KIM
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ldpyo1@empal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous endometriosis;
Episiotomy
- MeSH:
Cicatrix*;
Endometriosis*;
Episiotomy*;
Female;
Humans;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(4):558-560
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis is defined as the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, but in rare cases may also occur on the skin. Cutaneous endometriosis frequently develops at the site of a prior abdominal or pelvic procedure, although apparent spontaneous occurrence has been reported. We present a case of non-symptomatic, cutaneous endometriosis in the episiotomy scar. The patient had no evidence of concurrent pelvic endometriosis.
