Small Bowel Endometriosis; A Case Report and Review of Literature

Endometriosis usually occurs in menstruating women up to 15% [1]. Most common gastrointestinal involvement of endometriosis is found in the sigmoid colon, rectum and terminal ileum in 3%–37% of women [2]. Proliferation and infiltration of the intestinal wall with endometrial implants may cause fibrotic reaction with formation of strictures and adhesions, probably from the effect of cyclical hormonal influences of menstruation. Eventually, this may lead to bowel obstruction and recurrent abdominal pain [3]. We are presenting an interesting case of terminal ileum endometriosis required surgical resection.