Clinical features, diagnosis, and management of abdominal wall endometriosis: a review

Deborah YL WANG; Mona WC LAM

doi:10.12809/hkjgom.20.1.07

Authors

Deborah YL WANG
Mona WC LAM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12809/hkjgom.20.1.07

Keywords:

Abdominal wall, Cesarean section, Endometriosis, Pelvis

Abstract

Abdominal wall endometriosis is characterised by presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the subcutaneous and muscle layer of the abdomen. It is usually related to previous surgical scars (commonly of Caesarean section). This article aims to review the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis.

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