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Rectus abdominis endometrioma.

R J Roberge1, W J Kantor, L Scorza

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|December 22, 1999
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A rare abdominal wall mass, rectus abdominis endometrioma, caused cyclical right lower quadrant pain in a woman. Diagnosis requires considering gynecological history and cyclical symptoms, differentiating it from acute abdominal conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Pathology
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus.
  • Rectus abdominis endometrioma is a rare manifestation, often presenting as an abdominal wall mass.
  • Cyclical abdominal pain can be challenging to diagnose, mimicking other acute abdominal pathologies.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old woman experienced progressively severe, cyclical right lower quadrant discomfort over six months.
  • Physical examination revealed a tender abdominal wall mass.
  • Imaging (ultrasound and MRI) identified a mass within the right rectus abdominis muscle.

Findings:

  • Biopsy confirmed the mass to be endometrial tissue, diagnosing a rectus abdominis endometrioma.

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  • The patient's history included factors predisposing to endometriosis.
  • The cyclical nature of pain correlated with menstrual cycles.

    • Implications:

    • Rectus abdominis endometrioma is an important differential diagnosis for cyclical abdominal pain and abdominal masses.
    • Awareness of this condition aids in accurate diagnosis and timely management.
    • Early recognition prevents misdiagnosis as acute abdomen, optimizing patient care.