Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 26, 2021; 9(36): 11406-11418
Published online Dec 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i36.11406
Inguinal endometriosis: Ten case reports and review of literature
Shu-Hong Li, Heng-Zi Sun, Wei-Hua Li, Shu-Zhen Wang
Shu-Hong Li, Heng-Zi Sun, Wei-Hua Li, Shu-Zhen Wang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
Author contributions: Li SH performed the conception and design; Li SH and Wang SZ performed the administrative support; Li SH and Sun HZ performed the provision of study materials or patients; Sun HZ and Li WH performed the collection and assembly of data; Sun HZ performed the data analysis and interpretation; all authors contribute to manuscript writing and final approval of manuscript.
Supported by 2017 "Sailing" Plan of Beijing, No. ZYLX201713.
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Corresponding author: Shu-Zhen Wang, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongrentiyuchang Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, China. wangshuzhen_gyn@163.com
Received: June 22, 2021
Peer-review started: June 22, 2021
First decision: September 1, 2021
Revised: September 29, 2021
Accepted: November 15, 2021
Article in press: November 15, 2021
Published online: December 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: An inguinal hernia on the right side may be one of the causes of the formation of right inguinal endometriosis. This condition may present clinically as a painful mass that can vary in size, possibly according to menstrual cyclicity. Preoperative imaging using ultrasound and/or magnetic resonance imaging may be useful for preoperative diagnosis. Extensive resection involving the round ligament and hernia sac is necessary to prevent recurrence.