| Intestinal endometriosis--a rare cause of colonic perforation. | |
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PMID: 19195065 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Endometriosis is the ectopic growth of viable endometrium outside the uterus, affecting approximately 7% of females. It commonly affects pelvic structures including the bowel. Perforation of the colon by endometriosis is very rare and the patients generally present with an asymptomatic or painful pelvic mass, often in the left iliac fossa. Our patient presented acutely unwell and her symptoms were more suggestive of pyelonephritis or diverticulitis. We therefore report an unusual cause of acute abdomen. The purpose of the following case report is to elucidate certain diagnostic and therapeutic problems of the disease, concerning both surgeons and gynaecologists. In summary, intestinal endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all post-menarche women with episodic gastrointestinal symptoms. A past history of endometriosis or co-existent gynaecological symptoms should increase the index of suspicion, and laparoscopy prior to formal laparotomy should be considered. Our patient, in retrospect, had a history of mild endometriosis, but we feel that this case serves as a reminder of a rare, but important, differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in females. |
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Authors:
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Neeraj Kumar Garg; Nitin Babulal Bagul; Sam Doughan; Paul Harold Rowe |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Volume: 15 ISSN: 1007-9327 ISO Abbreviation: World J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-05 Completed Date: 2009-05-20 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883448 Medline TA: World J Gastroenterol Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 612-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Eastbourne Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UD, United Kingdom. |
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Adult Colonic Diseases / etiology*, pathology Endometriosis / complications*, pathology Female Humans Intestinal Diseases / complications*, pathology Intestinal Mucosa / pathology Intestinal Perforation / etiology*, pathology |
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