Endometriosis mimicking hernia recurrence
G Ducarme1, M Uzan, C Poncelet
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique, Hôpitaux de Paris, CHU Jean Verdier, Avenue du 14 Juillet, 93140, Bondy, France. g.ducarme@gmail.com
Abstract:
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition and has been described in several locations, mostly in the pelvis. Extragenital endometriosis may appear as a painful nodule evoking an inguinal hernia. Scar endometriosis after inguinal hernia repair seems to be a rare occurrence. We report an unusual case of a 28-year-old woman who developed a scar endometriosis 2 years after an inguinal hernia repair. This case highlights that the presence of a painless inguinal mass similar to a recurrent hernia, with possible swelling related to the menstrual cycle, may evoke endometriosis, especially after a previous hernia repair and should lead to prompt diagnosis, wide excision, and gynecological advice.
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