India, Nov. 11 -- When you think of endometriosis, you probably picture it affecting the uterus or nearby organs - but did you know it can sometimes appear in places far from the pelvis? In rare cases, this painful condition can even show up on the skin.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has revealed a surprising fact - endometriosis doesn't always confine itself to the pelvic region; in rare cases, it can surface in unexpected areas, even on the skin. In an Instagram video posted on November 11, the physician explains how endometrial growths develop, how they behave, and what triggers their formation.

Endometriosis is typically known to affect organs within the pelvis, such as the ovaries a...