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Endometrioma contained within the broad ligament
Abhishek Trehan, Abhishek K Trehan1, Ashwini K Trehan
1Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 23, 2014
Summary
A rare broad ligament endometrioma caused acute abdominal pain. Surgical excision and repair were successfully performed laparoscopically, offering a treatment option for this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Endometriomas, or ovarian cysts containing endometrial tissue, are typically found in the ovaries.
- Broad ligament involvement by endometriosis is uncommon, presenting diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Observation:
- A patient presented with acute abdominal pain attributed to a rare endometrioma.
- The endometrioma was found within and firmly adherent to the broad ligament.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic excision of the broad ligament endometrioma was successfully performed.
- The broad ligament was repaired following the excision.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of broad ligament endometriomas as a cause of acute abdominal pain.
- Laparoscopic management is a feasible approach for broad ligament endometriomas, preserving anatomical integrity.
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