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Giant Abdominal Wall Endometrioma: A Case Report
Batool M Alsamahiji1, Mohammed A Albaqshi1, Areej J Alolayan2
1College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, SAU.
Cureus
|January 27, 2021
Summary
Endometriosis, the growth of uterine lining outside the uterus, can occur in the abdominal wall. A case study details a woman with abdominal wall endometrioma successfully treated by surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Endometriosis is characterized by endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, typically in pelvic locations.
- Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare manifestation, often presenting as a palpable mass.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old woman presented with a progressively enlarging abdominal mass, noting cyclical changes with menses.
- Physical examination revealed a firm, well-defined mass with limited mobility, suggesting muscular infiltration.
- Computed tomography confirmed an abdominal wall endometrioma.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the abdominal wall endometrioma was performed.
- The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms post-operatively.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of abdominal wall masses.
- Successful surgical management can lead to complete symptom relief for abdominal wall endometrioma.
