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Gastric endometriosis associated with transverse colon endometriosis: a case report of a very rare event

Authors: V. Anaf, A. Buggenhout, D. Franchimont, J. C. Nöel

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Gastric endometriosis is a very rare event. It enters in the differential diagnosis of cyclical or chronic epigastric pain, especially in the context of endometriotic patients. The diagnosis of a gastric submucosal mass requires further investigations to rule out the presence of malignancy or associated adenocarcinoma. Because of it can be associated with transverse colon endometriosis and/or diaphragmatic endometriosis, careful examination of the upper abdomen at laparoscopy should be emphasized. We report here a very rare case of gastric endometriosis associated with transverse colon endometriosis.

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Title: Gastric endometriosis associated with transverse colon endometriosis: a case report of a very rare event
Authors: V. Anaf
A. Buggenhout
D. Franchimont
J. C. Nöel
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-014-3373-7

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