Recurrent Scar Endometriosis - A Rare Case Presentation

Dr. Prabha Janakiraman, Dr. Meenambiga Balakrishnan, Dr. Uma Ramachandran

Abstract: Scar endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis due to previous surgical scars from obstetrical and gynaecological procedures. The incidence is around 0.08%. It can pose a diagnostic dilemma and should be in the differential diagnosis of lumps in the abdomen in females. Histology is the hallmark of diagnosis. This is a case report of recurrent scar endometriosis following caesarean section.

Keywords: caesarean section scar, cyclical bleeding, wide local excision, recurrence, histology