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Primary umbilical endometriosis masquerading as strangulated umbilical hernia: a diagnostic pitfall.

Primary umbilical endometriosis (Villar's nodule) is a rare entity, representing 0.5%-1% of all endometriosis cases. We report a 37-year-old multiparous woman presenting with a 7-day history of umbilical pain, swelling, …

Published: June 19, 2026, midnight
Primary Cutaneous Endometriosis of the Umbilicus: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Umbilical endometriosis, or Villar's nodule, is a rare form of cutaneous endometriosis in which ectopic endometrial tissue involves the umbilical skin. It may occur without any history of abdominal or …

Published: May 21, 2026, midnight
Umbilical endometriosis.

Published: May 15, 2026, midnight
Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of umbilical endometriosis: safety, feasibility, clinical, and imaging outcomes.

To evaluate the safety, feasibility and imaging outcomes of percutaneous image-guided cryoablation as a minimally invasive treatment for umbilical endometriosis (UE).

Published: May 11, 2026, midnight
Primary Periumbilical Endometriosis Mimicking Umbilical Hernia in a 37-Year-Old Woman: A Report of a Rare Case.

This case report describes a rare presentation of primary periumbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, highlighting the diagnostic difficulties and the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion. A 37‑year‑old woman …

Published: May 9, 2026, midnight
A Case of Spontaneous Umbilical Endometriosis.

Umbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, is an atypical manifestation of endometriosis. We present a rare case of spontaneous Villar's nodule in a young, nulliparous woman with no history …

Published: April 22, 2026, midnight
Primary Umbilical Endometriosis.

Published: March 18, 2026, midnight
Umbilical Endometriosis Presenting as Cyclical Umbilical Bleeding: A Case Report.

Endometriosis is a benign, estrogen-dependent condition affecting 6%-10% of women of reproductive age, typically involving pelvic organs but occasionally presenting in extrapelvic locations such as the umbilicus. We report a …

Published: Jan. 21, 2026, midnight
Double Trouble: A Rare Clinical Presentation of Bladder and Umbilical Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common condition among women where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue can develop in several areas, including the peritoneum, pouch of …

Published: Nov. 30, 2025, midnight
Massive serous cystadenofibroma with incidental umbilical endometriosis in a morbidly obese patient presenting as acute respiratory compromise.

We present a case of a woman in her 50s with a rapidly expanding giant serous cystadenofibroma of the ovary. The 40-kg mass displaced her bowel and splinted her diaphragm, …

Published: Nov. 24, 2025, midnight
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