Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2020  |  Volume : 37  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 213--215

Scar endometriosis as a complication of surgically treated utero-cutaneous fistula


Ishak Kayode Lawal1, Aliyu Kabir Suleiman2, Nanthaniel Ketare1, Chimezie Augustus Obiokonkwo1 
1 Departments of O and G, Federal Medical Centre Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria
2 Departments of Pathology, Federal Medical Centre Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ishak Kayode Lawal
Department of O and G, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
Nigeria

Extra-pelvic endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis, however cesarean section scar is a common site for the rare condition. Scar endometriosis can be associated with obstetric or gynecologic surgeries. Utero-cutaneous fistula is an abnormal communication between the endometrium and the skin, this is another rare clinical condition that may complicate cesarean section. We report a case of a 23-year-old woman presenting with features suggestive of scar endometriosis about 20 months after surgical treatment of utero-cutaneous fistula. The utero-cutaneous fistula developed 2 months after cesarean section. This case is presented to highlight scar endometriosis as a complication of surgical management of utero-cutaneous fistula and emphasize the importance of complete surgical excision in the management of both rare conditions.


How to cite this article:
Lawal IK, Suleiman AK, Ketare N, Obiokonkwo CA. Scar endometriosis as a complication of surgically treated utero-cutaneous fistula.Trop J Obstet Gynaecol 2020;37:213-215


How to cite this URL:
Lawal IK, Suleiman AK, Ketare N, Obiokonkwo CA. Scar endometriosis as a complication of surgically treated utero-cutaneous fistula. Trop J Obstet Gynaecol [serial online] 2020 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];37:213-215
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