Open AccessCases of scar endometriosis after caesarean section
Author(s) -
Namkha Dorji,
Sangay Tshering,
Sonam Choden
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bhutan health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2415-1114
pISSN - 2413-2993
DOI - 10.47811/bhj.118
Subject(s) - medicine , endometriosis , caesarean section , keloid , surgery , surgical excision , surgical resection , gynecology , pregnancy , genetics , biology
Introduction: The presence of functional endometrial tissue in the surgical scar, which commonly follows caesarean section is called scar endometriosis. It is a very rare condition which is commonly misdiagnosed.Case report: We report two cases of scar endometriosis which developed after caesarean section. One case was misdiagnosed as a keloid for a long duration (12 years) and other one was not diagnosed despite the characteristic presenting symptoms. Both the cases underwent surgical excision with free resection margins and histopathological confirmation of diagnosis.Conclusions: Clinicians must be aware of varying presentations of scar endometriosis to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.