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Right-side inguinal canal endometriosis at ultrasound: A case report.
- Source :
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International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine . 2022, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p59-64. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: The first case of inguinal endometriosis was described by Cullen. Endometriosis in the round ligament could be in the pelvic or inguinal area and is a rare disease occurring in 0.6% of women. Women with inguinal endometriosis have a painful inguinal mass during menstrual cycles and they mostly have a history of surgery. The right side is more commonly involved in inguinal endometriosis than the left side (90-94%). A history of gynecologic or abdominal surgery is common in women with inguinal endometriosis. Case presentation: In our case, a 39-yr-old virgin woman presented with localized pain in the right inguinal that had been present for 4 yr. She did not have any history of previous surgery, and abdominal ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic mass with minimal vascularity. Inguinal endometriosis was correctly diagnosed by two expert radiologists preoperatively, and she underwent laparoscopic surgery. Conclusion: Considering inguinal endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of women with inguinal masses is important, even if there is no history of gynecologic or abdominal surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 24764108
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155352480
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18502/ijrm.v20i1.10409