Open AccessPolypoid Endometriosis of Cervix: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Syed Asif Hashmi,
Yashika Bhatia Yashika,
Sanjay Singh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
gynecology obstetrics and reproductive medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2602-4918
DOI - 10.21613/gorm.2021.1197
Subject(s) - endometriosis , medicine , asymptomatic , differential diagnosis , polypectomy , cervix , histopathological examination , endometrial polyp , gynecology , pathology , hysteroscopy , cancer , colorectal cancer , colonoscopy
Polypoid endometriosis is an uncommon and distinctive variant of endometriosis with histologic features simulating those of an endometrial polyp which is found most often in the colon and ovary. The cervix is an infrequent site for polypoid endometriosis. We report a 40-year-old female presented with irregular bleeding and on examination detected to have an endocervical polyp. She underwent polypectomy and histopathological examination suggested polypoid endometriosis. She remained asymptomatic during two years of follow-up.Polypoid endometriosis is a variant of endometriosis that may be mistaken for a neoplasm on clinical and pathologic examination. There is often a delay in diagnosis resulting in unnecessary suffering and reduced quality of life. Though a rare entity, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cervical polyp.