Stromal Endometriosis of the Intestine: An Elusive Presentation with A Review of the Literature: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Although endometriosis involves the small intestine only rarely, when present, this condition may simulate a variety of inflammatory and sometimes neoplastic conditions because of its nonspecific symptoms. We are reporting here, a case of ileal, caecal and appendiceal endometriosis which...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/2775/49-%205075_E(C)_PF1(M)_F(P)_PF1(P)_PFA(RP).pdf |
| Summary: | ABSTRACT
Although endometriosis involves the small intestine only rarely,
when present, this condition may simulate a variety of inflammatory and sometimes neoplastic conditions because of its nonspecific symptoms. We are reporting here, a case of ileal, caecal and
appendiceal endometriosis which presented in the emergency as a
case of an acute intestinal obstruction with a long history of symptoms which were referable to the GI tract. The patient had the diffuse involvement of a segment of the ileum with mural thickening
and luminal narrowing, which led to obstruction. The literature on
small bowel endometriosis has been reviewed and the clinical and
pathological features have been discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |