Rectal endometriosis causing colonic obstruction and concurrent endometriosis of the appendix: a case report

摘要

IntroductionEndometriosis is a clinical entity which presents with functioning endometrial tissue at sites outside the uterus. Bowel endometriosis is usually asymptomatic, but it may show non-specific symptoms. The presence and/or association of appendiceal endometriosis, concomitant with rectal endometriosis, is possible.