Endometriosis Presenting as a Rare Cause of Intestinal Perforation: A Case Report With Literature Review
Farnood Forouhar1, Narges Mesbah2, Sina Esmailpour2
1Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad Medical Sciences Islamic Azad University Mashhad Iran.
Abstract:
This case report details a 39-year-old woman with a history of endometriosis who presented with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea, leading to a diagnosis of intestinal perforation caused by endometriosis. The patient underwent emergency surgery to resect the perforated bowel and an adjacent mass. Pathology confirmed the presence of endometrial tissue within the intestinal wall. This case underscores the importance of considering endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain, particularly in women with a history of the disease. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for managing this potentially life-threatening complication.
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