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[Umbilical endometriosis].

Andi Krumbholz1, Undine Frank, Johannes Norgauer

  • 1Klinik für Dermatologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Deutschland.

Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
|April 22, 2006
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A rare case of umbilical endometriosis, a form of endometrial ectopia, occurred spontaneously in a 40-year-old woman. The condition resolved with menopause, highlighting a unique clinical presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Umbilical endometriosis is a rare condition involving endometrial tissue in the navel.
  • It typically presents as a nodule and can be mistaken for other skin lesions.
  • Spontaneous occurrence without prior surgery is uncommon.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old woman presented with a growing, erythematous umbilical nodule.
  • Histopathological diagnosis confirmed endometriosis.
  • The lesion was partially excised, and the remainder involuted spontaneously after menopause.

Findings:

  • This case demonstrates spontaneous umbilical endometriosis, a rare variant of endometrial ectopia.
  • The incidence of umbilical endometriosis is estimated at 0.5-1% of all patients with endometrial ectopia.

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  • The clinical presentation can mimic other umbilical disorders, necessitating careful differential diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of umbilical nodules.
    • Spontaneous resolution with menopause suggests hormonal influence on the ectopic tissue.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and management of umbilical endometriosis is warranted.