Abdominal wall tumour: An unusual presentation of endometriosis - a case report

Abstract

The association between endometriosis and abdominal wall lesion is rare. Since its first description by Brew in 1954 only a few sporadic cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of extensive painfall abdominal wall tumours that occur possibly as a consequence of a previous caesarian section. Symptomatic relief was obtained by analgesics and cold compress to the para umbilical swelling. Surgical exploration of the tumour and histogical diagnosis confirmed the diagnosis of endometrosis, conservative hormonal treatment using danazole therapy led to a remission of disease activity. This case illustrates the uncommon presentation of a relatively common disorder and represents one of the few potentially curable causes of abdominal wall tumour. It also perhaps should serve as a cautious note to surgeaon in applying diligence in the performance of caesarian sections.

Global Journal of Mathematical Sciences Vol. 6 (1) 2007: pp. 9-12