Chronic Umbilical Discharge An unusual presentation of endometriosis
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Umbilical endometriosis is an important differential diagnosis of any umbilical lesion. A 35-yearold type 2 diabetic woman presented with intermittent umbilical discharge which failed to respond to various antibiotics. An ultrasound scan and MRI scan failed to show any obvious abnormality. Te umbilicus was excised and histology confrmed endometriosis. Surgical excision provides a defnitive diagnosis and curative treatment for isolated endometriosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Sadaf Jafferbhoy| Departments of General Surgery, Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK, Panas Symeonides| Departments of General Surgery, Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK, Melanie Levy| Departments of Pathology, Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK, Muhammad H. Shiwani| Departments of General Surgery, Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK
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