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Coexistence of Cutaneous Endometriosis and Ovarian Endometrioma: A Case Report Publisher Pubmed



Mohaghegh F1 ; Hatami P2 ; Rajabi P3 ; Aryanian Z2, 4
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  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Pathology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Dermatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran

Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports Published:2022


Abstract

Background: Umbilical endometriosis is a rare entity accounting for 0.5–4% of cases with endometriosis. Case presentation: Here we report a rare case of umbilical endometriosis with concurrent ovarian endometriomas in a 37-year old primiparous Iranian woman. Conclusion: This interesting coexistence reflects the importance of thorough gynecological assessment in patients with cutaneous endometriosis to enable appropriate management. © 2022, The Author(s).