M. Antonovici, S. Ionescu, O. Ionescu, E. Brătilă, C. Mehedințu, M. Plotogea
Rezumat: Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecologic
entity, affecting up to 15% of women of reproductive
age. It is defined by the presence of functional
endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside
the uterine cavity, which is responsive to hormonal
stimulation. Although it predominantly locates on
peritoneal surfaces, extrapelvic endometriosis has been
reported in almost all parts of the body giving rise to a
wide variety of clinical symptoms. Only a few cases of
spontaneous endometriosis are described, the majority
being strongly related to obstetrical or gynecological
procedures. The etiology that completely explains the
cause and pathogenesis of extrapelvic endometriosis
is unknown. The diagnosis represents a real challenge
for the clinicians, being neither easy nor routine.
Neoplastic transformation was reported. The optimal
treatment is still under debate for each location. Cuvinte cheie: extrapelvic endometriosis,
endometriosis, scar endometriosis.