Polypoid endometriosis—An exceptional subtype of endometriosis mimicking an aggressive pelvic cancer

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Polypoid endometriosis is a rare manifestation of endometriosis, which may mimic pelvic cancer. This subtype commonly encountered in post‐menopausal women may be wrongly mistaken for a neoplasm on clinical, radiological, perioperative or pathologic assessments leading to inadequate treatment.

Keywords

• endometriosis
• pelvic cancer
• polypoid endometriosis
• post‐menopausal