Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found elsewhere in the body.Found anywhere in the pelvic cavity: on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and on the pelvic sidewall, uterosacral ligaments, the cul-de-sac, the pouch of Douglas, and in the recto-vaginal septum.It can be found in caesarian-section scars, laparoscopy or laparotomy scars, and on the bladder, bowel, intestines, colon, appendix, and rectum.