Endometriosis in a Man as a Rare Source of Abdominal Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Rei, Christina
Williams, Thomas
Feloney, Michael
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Endometriosis occurs when a tissue resembling endometrial glands and stroma grows in ectopic sites, commonly causing infertility and pain.
This condition is most often seen in women of reproductive age, involving pelvic sites such as the ovaries, broad ligaments, uterosacral ligaments, and posterior cul-de-sac.
Very rarely, endometriosis has also been found in the lower genitourinary tract of men.
A 40-year-old man presented to his primary care physician with abdominal pain.
Further imaging discovered a midline mass.
Surgical removal of the mass and histological investigations led to the diagnosis of endometriosis.
There are multiple theories on the etiology of both female and male endometriosis.
The prevailing risk factor proposed in previous cases of male endometriosis is prolonged exposure to estrogen therapy.
Should endometriosis become symptomatic, cessation of estrogen therapy and careful surgical intervention may successfully relieve the associated symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rei, Christina& Williams, Thomas& Feloney, Michael. 2018. Endometriosis in a Man as a Rare Source of Abdominal Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rei, Christina…[et al.]. Endometriosis in a Man as a Rare Source of Abdominal Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rei, Christina& Williams, Thomas& Feloney, Michael. Endometriosis in a Man as a Rare Source of Abdominal Pain: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145612