Involvement of the colon or rectum with endometriosis is uncommon but may be a cause of gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, pain, and bleeding. To determine whether endoscopy has a role in evaluating endometriosis of the colon, we reviewed all cases of endometriosis undergoing colonic resection from 1984 to 1989. There were nine patients, six of whom had intermittent hematochezia. All had lesions detected at endoscopy described as a polyp, mass, or stricture. Five of the six patients with symptoms of hematochezia had mucosal involvement in the resected specimen. Four of these five had a visible lesion at endoscopy with endometriosis on biopsy. The three patients without hematochezia had no mucosal endometriosis in the resected colonic specimen or endometrial tissue on biopsy. In patients with colonic endometriosis and hematochezia, endoscopy and biopsy can confirm the diagnosis of colonic endometriosis.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5107(92)70518-5 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the colon arising from rare malignant transformation of extra-gonadal endometrioma.
Gynecol Oncol Rep
February 2025
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
Background: Endometriosis is a common condition with a rare malignant potential. We report a case of a patient with a colon mass who underwent surgery for malignant endometriosis associated cancer.Case: A 70-year-old woman with a pelvic mass who was lost to follow-up for 6 years represented with an enlarging pelvic mass involving the sigmoid colon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge of the Benefits and Risks of Oral Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Western Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.
Cureus
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Article Synopsis
- Oral contraceptives (OCs) are commonly used by women for pregnancy control and health issues, but misconceptions about their benefits and risks exist.
- A study in western Saudi Arabia surveyed women aged 15-49 using an online questionnaire to assess their awareness of OCs.
- Results showed only 13.6% of participants had excellent knowledge, with most information coming from friends/relatives and physicians, highlighting a connection between reliable sources and knowledge levels.
Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in endometriosis patients: A cross-sectional study.
J Family Med Prim Care
November 2024
Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Despite its prevalence, limited research has explored the direct correlation between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to bridge this gap by investigating the prevalence of IBS among endometriosis patients and identifying associated risk factors.
Materials And Methods: The study conducted a cross-sectional analysis, it was done at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah.
Implication of the enteric glia in the IBS-like colonic inflammation associated with endometriosis.
BMC Womens Health
December 2024
Department of Basic Sciences - Physiology Division, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce Research Institute, PO Box 7004, Ponce, 00732-7004, PR, Puerto Rico.
Background: Endometriosis is a complex gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial tissue. Symptoms of endometriosis are known to impair the quality of life of patients, and among these are found dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and gastrointestinal (GI) issues. GI issues such as painful bowel movements, bloating and constipation or diarrhea, are one of the common reasons for misdiagnosis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProlapsed Epiploica of Colon Presenting as a Vaginal Polyp After Robotic Hysterectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Am J Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Hysterectomy can lead to complications like vaginal nodules, which may signal issues such as cancer or endometriosis, and in rare cases, abdominal organ prolapse.
- This report details a rare case of a 55-year-old woman's prolapsed epiploica of the colon at the vaginal cuff, discovered after she had a robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy for cancer.
- Histological analysis indicated fat necrosis and calcification in the vaginal polyp, underscoring the need for comprehensive examination of such nodules to rule out serious conditions.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!