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Rectosigmoid Endometriosis Mimicking Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report.

Kawtar Khaissidi¹, Jihad Karimi¹, Hajar Ouazzani²

¹Radiology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, MAR.

|April 20, 2026

Summary

Rectosigmoid endometriosis can obstruct the bowel, mimicking colorectal cancer. Diagnosis requires advanced imaging and multidisciplinary evaluation, especially in women of reproductive age.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Gynecology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Rectosigmoid endometriosis is a rare cause of bowel obstruction.

Keywords:

bowel obstruction colorectal cancer mimic deep infiltrating endometriosis pelvic magnetic resonance imaging rectosigmoid endometriosis tumor-like lesion

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