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Clinical Value of Circulating Endometrial Cells in the Diagnosis and Stratified Diagnosis of Endometriosis.

Background/Objectives: The diagnosis of endometriosis (EM) remains challenging due to the lack of a perfect diagnostic standard and the poor concordance between clinical symptoms and lesion severity. Although laparoscopy is …

Interleukin-6 and hormonal biomarker profiles in Moroccan women with endometriosis.

Endometriosis remains an underdiagnosed gynecological condition due to the lack of validated non-invasive biomarkers. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6), serum cancer antigen 125 …

Association between estrogen receptor alpha 36 expression and the risk of deep infiltrating endometriosis.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe subtype of endometriosis, often associated with dysmenorrhea and significant diagnostic challenges. Conventional biomarkers, such as cancer antigen 125 (CA125), lack sufficient specificity for …

The predictive diagnostic value of combined serum detection of CXCL12, VEGF, and CA125 for endometriosis.

This study aims to explore the application value of stromal cell-derived factor (CXCL12), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) in the diagnosis, staging, and clinical manifestations …

Differences in response to dienogest therapy among different phenotypes of endometriosis: A single-center retrospective cohort analysis.

This study aims to investigate the differences in response to dienogest (DNG) therapy among patients with 3 different phenotypes of endometriosis: ovarian endometrioma (OMA), superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SUP), and deep …

Relationship between serum CA125, prolactin and cortisol levels with disease stage and pain level in endometriosis patients.

Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Diagnostic delays are common due to nonspecific symptoms …

Associations of VEGF and CA125 with disease stage and pain among women with endometriosis: A cross-sectional study in Indonesia.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) …

The diagnostic value of serum inflammation, coagulation and tumor indexes in differentiating stage III and IV ovarian endometriotic cysts.

Ovarian endometriotic cysts (OEC) are classified into early (I-II) and advanced (III-IV) stages. Stage IV OEC is characterized by severe adhesions and anatomical distortion that complicate surgical management. Accurate preoperative …

Expression of Concern: Evaluation of CA125 in relation to pain symptoms among adolescents and young adult women with and without surgically-confirmed endometriosis.

Case Report: Two clinical cases of severe deep infiltrating endometriosis with infertility-transplantation first or surgery first? Natural cycle or artificial cycle?

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe condition frequently linked to infertility, yet the optimal integration of surgery and assisted reproductive technology (ART) remains controversial. This study reports two cases …