Endometriosis mimicking hernia recurrence

Hernia. 2007 Apr;11(2):175-7. doi: 10.1007/s10029-006-0159-2. Epub 2006 Nov 22.

Abstract

Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition and has been described in several locations, mostly in the pelvis. Extragenital endometriosis may appear as a painful nodule evoking an inguinal hernia. Scar endometriosis after inguinal hernia repair seems to be a rare occurrence. We report an unusual case of a 28-year-old woman who developed a scar endometriosis 2 years after an inguinal hernia repair. This case highlights that the presence of a painless inguinal mass similar to a recurrent hernia, with possible swelling related to the menstrual cycle, may evoke endometriosis, especially after a previous hernia repair and should lead to prompt diagnosis, wide excision, and gynecological advice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Endometriosis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis*
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Recurrence