Primary umbilical endometriosis successfully treated with dienogest

Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Dermatology
• Pathology

Background:

• Primary umbilical endometriosis (PUE) is an uncommon condition characterized by endometrial tissue in the umbilicus.
• Surgical excision is the predominant treatment modality for PUE due to limited success with medical therapies.

Observation:

• A rare case of primary umbilical endometriosis presented with characteristic symptoms.

Findings:

• The patient with PUE experienced a successful treatment outcome with dienogest.
• Dienogest administration resulted in no significant adverse effects, indicating good tolerability.

Implications:

• This case suggests dienogest as a viable medical treatment option for PUE.
• Further research into dienogest for PUE could lead to less invasive treatment protocols.