Focused ultrasound for the diagnosis of non‑palpable endometriotic lesions of the abdominal wall: a not‑uncommon surgical complication

摘要

Endometriosis is a benign disease characterized by endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity. We reportedtwo cases of endometriosis of the abdominal wall, with subcutaneous and intramuscular localization, that became symptomatica few years after a cesarean intervention. These cases have a clinical pattern quite similar to cutaneous endometriosis,but they are more difficult to diagnose through physical examination because they are barely palpable. In this sense, coupledwith suggestive symptoms, ultrasound examination can confirm the clinical suspicion of endometriosis without the use ofcomputed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging.