Primary Umbilical Endometriosis (Villar s nodule) - Case Study Literature Revision

Spontaneous umbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar’s nodule, is an unusual location of the endometrial tissue.Whilst in the case of umbilical locations secondary tosurgical procedures endometriosis occurs quite frequently,the frequency of the primary umbilical location is lowerthan 1% of all endometriosis locations. The authors presentsuch a case diagnosed in a young, nulliparous patient withno history of surgical procedures, the diagnosis beingsuggested by the presence of an umbilical tumor mass whosesymptomatology concurs with menstrual periods. Theaspects regarding differential diagnosis and the therapeuticoptions for the surgical cure of this type of lesion arediscussed.

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