Extrapelvic Endometriosis: Two Case Reports

Abstract

Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial cells outside the uterine cavity. Most common localizations are pelvic organs and peritoneum. Endometriosis mostly affects women in their reproductive years. After surgery it can be seen on the abdominal wall. This article includes two patients, one has abdominal wall endometriosis and the other has inguinal endometriosis. Both of them had surgical excision without recieving any medical treatment.

Keywords

• Rectus abdominis muscle endometriosis, Inguinal endometriosis, Surgical excision of endometriosis