Inguinal endometriosis in a patient without a previous history of gynecologic surgery.
10.5468/ogs.2014.57.2.172
- Author:
Da Hee KIM
1
;
Min Jung KIM
;
Mi La KIM
;
Jong Taek PARK
;
Ji Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul, Korea. mila76@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endometriosis;
Inguinal;
Round ligament;
Ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Endometriosis*;
Female;
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures*;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Peritoneum;
Quality of Life;
Round Ligament of Uterus;
Ultrasonography
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2014;57(2):172-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis, defined as growth of endometrial stroma and glands outside the uterine cavity, is a chronic and recurrent disease that affects patients' quality of life. Ectopic endometrial tissue can proliferate at any location in the body, but the pelvic organs and peritoneum are the most frequent implantation sites. Among extrapelvic endometriosis, inguinal endometriosis is a very rare gynecologic condition usually associated with previous pelvic surgery. Endometriosis should be preoperatively distinguished from other inguinal masses using computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasonography. Here, we report a case of right inguinal endometriosis in a patient with no previous history of gynecologic surgery; in addition, we have provided a brief review of relevant literature.
