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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Gynecologic Pathology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Ectopic decidualization is frequently underdiagnosed.
  • It can negatively impact maternal-fetal health.
  • Understanding its characteristics is crucial for proper patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review scientific evidence on ectopic decidualization.
  • To explore its etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • To inform clinical practice and improve outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search conducted.
  • Databases searched include PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus.
  • Keywords used: 'deciduosis', 'ectopic decidualization', 'ectopic decidua', 'ectopic decidua reaction'.

Main Results:

  • Ectopic decidualization is typically benign and asymptomatic.
  • Most common sites include the omentum and ovary.
  • Symptomatic cases may present with genital bleeding or hemoperitoneum.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing ectopic decidualization and its features is vital.
  • Allows for prompt intervention in severe cases.
  • An expectant approach is appropriate for most cases, preventing iatrogenic harm.