Intestinal Obstruction Due to Rectal Endometriosis: A Surgical Enigma

Abstract

Obstructed rectal endometriosis is an uncommon presentation. The clinical and intraoperative presentation may present as malignant obstruction. The difficulty in making the diagnosis may delay the definitive management of the patient. We report a unique case of rectal endometriosis mimicking malignant rectal mass causing intestinal obstruction and discuss the management of the case.

Keywords

• intestinal obstruction
• rectal endometriosis