Journal of Cytology · 2008 · 10 citations · 0 references
Hernia-like Inguinal MassInfertilityGynecological SurgeryEndometriosisGynecologyInguinal EndometriosisMenstrual CycleMedicineUncommon PresentationUterine DisordersCase Report
Inguinal (noncutaneous) endometriosis is an uncommon presentation of endometriosis. It usually presents as a painful, typically right-sided, hernia-like inguinal mass with catamenial exacerbation. Here we report a case of inguinal endometriosis in which fine needle aspiration cytology was instrumental in reaching the diagnosis which was subsequently confirmed on histopathology.