Endometriosis is one of the common gynecological disorders in women of
reproductive age group.Extra pelvic endometriosis is rare and the most common sites are bladder, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, under
the skin especially after obstetric surgical interventions. Total surgical
excision is the best option for diagnosis and treatment.
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