Endometriosis at Cesarean Section Scar

Endometriosis may be defined as presence of functioning endometrium (glands and stroma) in sites other than uterine mucosa. the prevalence of endometriosis is about 10%. according to nominato, cesarean section remains the most common surgical procedure related to the development of abdominal wall scar endometriosis1. but endometriosis sometimes presented to general surgeons as a lump in the abdomen. it can pose a diagnostic dilemma and should be in the differential diagnosis of lumps in the abdomen in females. diagnosis is usually made following histological examination. this is a case report of abdominal wall endometriosis following cesarean section. this report discusses and evaluates the incidence, course, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition.