Cesarean-Section Scar Endometrioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

J Radiol Case Rep. 2017 Dec 31;11(12):16-26. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v11i12.3178. eCollection 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Endometriomas can occur after any surgery where there is endometrial manipulation, and there are a number of reports of endometriomas developing in the abdominal wall at the site of the Pfannenstiel incision following Cesarean-section. Although this is ultimately a histopathologically-confirmed diagnosis, preoperative imaging including ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in the diagnosis and assessment. We report a pathology-confirmed case of Cesarean-section endometrioma with a classic, clinical presentation and imaging findings on computed tomography. A comprehensive literature review and discussion of the multi-modality imaging appearance of Cesarean-section endometrioma is also provided.

Keywords: Cesarean scar endometriosis; Cesarean section endometrioma; abdominal wall; cutaneous endometriosis; endometrioma; endometriosis; incisional endometriosis; scar endometriosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Cicatrix / surgery
  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Surgical Wound / diagnostic imaging*
  • Surgical Wound / pathology