Cesarean Section Scar Endometriosis

Endometriosis is the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity.l When this tissue occurs in a circumscribed mass, it is referred to as an endometrioma.2 Although endometriosis is usually a pelvic disease, it can involve other sites. Reported here is a case of endometriosis in a Cesarean section scar. A brief discussion of the current literature and management strategies follow.

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