Journal of Surgery

Catalina Ichim

Publications

• Case Report
  Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: Four Cases Presentation and Literature Review
  Author(s): Răzvan Socolov, Alexandru Carauleanu, Tudor Buţureanu, Diana Popovici, Raluca Bălan, Catalina Ichim and Demetra SocolovRăzvan Socolov, Alexandru Carauleanu, Tudor Buţureanu, Diana Popovici, Raluca Bălan, Catalina Ichim and Demetra Socolov
  
  Abdominal wall endometriosis is a very rare site for extragenital endometriosis. We present 4 cases diagnosed and treated in two gynecological services of Iași, Romania, and we review the literature data on this topic. The endometriotic implant in our cases occurred in the post-cesarean section scar, and was diagnosed after 1-4 years from the intervention. The main symptom was local pain (in 2 cases with a cyclical pattern). The initial diagnostic was endometriosis in 3 cases, and granuloma in one case. The ultrasound adequately described the situation and the consistency of the tumor in 2 cases. The treatment was surgical excision, and the post-operative evolution was favorable. In conclusion, although a rare disease, endometriosis is accessible for the diagnostic and treatment, being a pathology that both surgeons and gynecological should consider... Read More»
  

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