Post-tubectomy scar endometriosis: an uncommon sequela of a common procedure
Scar endometriosis is a rare form of extra-pelvic endometriosis that occurs at the site of surgical scars, most frequently after obstetric or gynaecologic procedures. This condition is often confused with a stitch granuloma or a non-healing scar, posing a diagnostic dilemma that can be resolved through histological examination alone. The incidence of post-tubectomy scar endometriosis is rare, and precise data are limited due to under-reporting and misdiagnosis, with hardly four cases reported in the literature to date. Herein, we present a case of scar endometriosis in a patient who had not undergone any prior surgery other than tubectomy.
Authors
- Sudwita Sinha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3400-8161)
- Tarun Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4568-953X)
- Kumari Pallavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0709-6343)
- Sneha Baskey
Institutions
- Patna Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Patna University (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-267489
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00