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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Abdominal wall scar endometriosis is an uncommon condition.
  • It presents as a palpable mass with cyclical pain, often following cesarean sections or gynecological procedures.
  • Differential diagnoses include hematoma, desmoid tumors, hernias, sarcomas, and metastatic cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of abdominal wall scar endometriosis.
  • To review the pertinent literature on this entity.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review.
  • Case presentation.
  • Diagnostic imaging modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, and CT-guided localization were discussed.

Main Results:

  • Adenocarcinoma arising from scar endometriosis is aggressive with a poor prognosis.
  • Surgical excision following accurate localization is the optimal treatment.
  • Early diagnosis improves patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal wall scar endometriosis requires a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis.
  • Multimodality imaging plays a key role in localization.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is essential for managing this condition and preventing malignant transformation.