Endometriosis of episiotomy scar: a case report

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2015;42(4):543-4.

Abstract

Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of histologically normal endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis predominantly locates on peritoneal surfaces, but it also affects the vagina, vulva, and perineum, usually secondary to surgical or obstetric trauma. Endometriosis in an episiotomy scar is a fairly rare phenomenon. The authors present a case of endometriosis in an episiotomy scar.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / pathology*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Episiotomy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perineum / pathology
  • Perineum / surgery