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Concurrent Umbilical Endometriosis and Umbilical Hernia: A Rare Case
Baraka S Mshango1, Alex J Makalla2, Asafu M Munema3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sokoine Regional Referral Hospital, Lindi, TZA.
Cureus
|August 7, 2026
Summary
Umbilical endometriosis is rare and can mimic other umbilical conditions. Cyclic swelling, pain, and bleeding near menstruation suggest this diagnosis, requiring thorough evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Umbilical endometriosis is an uncommon condition.
- Symptoms can be nonspecific, mimicking other umbilical pathologies like Sister Mary nodules or hernias.
- Concurrent umbilical endometriosis and umbilical hernia present diagnostic challenges due to overlapping clinical features.
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