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  • Gynecology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Cutaneous endometriosis is a rare condition affecting women of reproductive age.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging without typical cyclical symptoms, often requiring biopsy.
  • It can occur in various locations, including the umbilicus.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old woman on hormonal therapy for infertility presented with a painful umbilical nodule.
  • The nodule was firm and subcutaneous.
  • The patient was ultimately diagnosed with cutaneous endometriosis.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the importance of considering cutaneous endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of umbilical nodules.
  • Surgical excision with wide margins is a primary treatment option.
  • Hormonal therapies like danazol or leuprolide may also be considered.

Implications:

  • Further investigation into potential pelvic endometriosis may be warranted in patients diagnosed with cutaneous endometriosis.
  • This case underscores the need for thorough evaluation of unusual presentations of endometriosis.
  • Understanding diverse clinical presentations aids in timely diagnosis and appropriate management of endometriosis.