Rectal endometriosis presenting as toxic megacolon

Rectal endometriosis presenting as toxic megacolon

Background: The bowel is the most common site of extragenital endometriosis, with involvement of the locoregional sigmoid colon and anterior rectum seen most often. The clinical presentation varies depending on how soon patients seek medical care, thus requiring changes in management strategies. End...

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Main Authors: Luis Enrique Rosario Alvarado, Hisham Bahmad, Odille Mejia, Heather Hollembeak, Robert Poppiti, Lydia Howard, Kiranmayi Muddasani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2021-09-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Case Reports
Megacolon
Toxic
Endometriosis
Colon
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/190545

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https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/190545

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