A rare case of precoccygeal endometriosis
John P Micha1, Bram H Goldstein, Mark A Rettenmaier
1Gynecologic Oncology Associates, Hoag Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, Newport Beach, California 92663, USA. bram@gynocology.com
Background:
Endometriosis is commonly identified in the abdomen, specifically the ovaries, adnexa, and fallopian tubes, and sometimes in more distant areas; precoccygeal endometriosis is an extremely rare phenomenon.
Case:
We present a case involving a 44-year-old woman diagnosed and treated for precoccygeal endometriosis. She underwent laparotomy, extensive lysis of pelvic adhesions, and resection of a 2.5-cm midline precoccygeal mass. After surgical excision of the precoccygeal endometriosis, the patient recovered without incident.
Conclusion:
Precoccygeal endometriosis is a very rare diagnosis.
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