Key Clinical Message
In women who present with cyclical abdominal pain, endometriosis must be
considered. Significant strictures or radiological findings concerning
for neoplasm may precipitate the need for a segmental colectomy despite
a diagnosis of endometriosis.
Author Contributions: GF- Preparation and drafting of
manuscript. ES- Treating physician. Reviewed manuscript. MS-Consultant
Histopathologist who reviewed and provided histology images for
manuscript. Reviewed manuscript. MJ- Treating Surgeon. Senior Author of
manuscript. Reviewed and edited manuscript.
Conflict of Interest: None to declare.
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