Polypoid endometriosis-An exceptional subtype of endometriosis mimicking an aggressive pelvic cancer

Abstract

Polypoid endometriosis is a rare manifestation of endometriosis, which may mimic pelvic cancer. This subtype commonly encountered in post-menopausal women may be wrongly mistaken for a neoplasm on clinical, radiological, perioperative or pathologic assessments leading to inadequate treatment.

Keywords: endometriosis; pelvic cancer; polypoid endometriosis; post‐menopausal.