In Brief Rectosigmoid endometriosis is a relatively rare condition and may commonly mimic carcinoma. We report a case presenting with frozen pelvis that was unresectable during an emergency laparotomy. Clinically and radiologically it was suspected to be carcinoma and the patient was subjected to radio- and chemotherapy. The lesion was resected during a second laparotomy and was found to be endometriotic mass. A high index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose this condition. A very high index of suspicion is crucial to diagnose recto-sigmoid endometriosis, which may mimic carcinoma and evade preoperative diagnosis.

Vijay Naraynsingh

Seetharaman Hariharan

Endometriotic Rectosigmoid Obstruction Presenting With a Frozen Pelvis-Mimicking Carcinoma

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