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Umbilical endometriosis.

A M von Stemm1, W N Meigel, P Scheidel

  • 1Department of Dermatology, AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
|April 3, 1999
PubMed
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This case report details spontaneous umbilical endometriosis, a rare condition. It highlights monthly bleeding from the navel, presenting as a polypoid nodule.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Cutaneous endometriosis is an uncommon condition involving endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
  • Umbilical endometriosis, a specific form, can manifest with cyclical symptoms.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a polypoid, brown-blue umbilical nodule.
  • The nodule exhibited characteristic monthly bleeding synchronous with menstruation.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation strongly suggested spontaneous umbilical endometriosis.
  • Differential diagnoses for umbilical masses were considered.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of umbilical lesions.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management and treatment.