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Shruti R Mishra1, Angad Randive1, Gaurav S Desai1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Scar endometriosis is increasingly being reported with the increase in surgeries particularly cesarean sections. Episiotomy scars, resulting from surgical incisions made during childbirth, are uncommon sites for endometriosis. This case report presents a unique occurrence of endometriosis within an episiotomy scar. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic and management approach, to shed light on this rare manifestation of endometriosis.
Scar endometriosis is increasingly being reported with the increase in surgeries particularly cesarean sections. Episiotomy scars, resulting from surgical incisions made during childbirth, are uncommon sites for endometriosis. This case report presents a unique occurrence of endometriosis within an episiotomy scar. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic and management approach, to shed light on this rare manifestation of endometriosis.
