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Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Mimicking Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Colonic endometriosis is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease that can mimic colorectal cancer, particularly in women of reproductive age. Case Presentation: A 41-year-old woman presented with intermittent rectal bleeding and cyclic pelvic pain. Imaging and colonoscopy suggested sigmoid cancer, but histopathology after segmental resection confirmed deep infiltrating endometriosis. Conclusion: Endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colorectal masses in women with cyclical gastrointestinal symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary oncologic surgery.

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i05.139

Authors: F. Chakor, A. Handa, F. Achdami, O. Nacir, F. Lairani, A. Ait Errami, S. Oubaha, Z. Samlani, K. Krati

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI, Cadi Ayyad University

Language: English

Topic: Endometriosis Research and Treatment

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411039730

FWCI: 0.565

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