Case Report: A Challenging Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block in a Patient with Enlarged and Bifid Transverse Processes.
Superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) is an established treatment for chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Anatomical variations can significantly complicate interventional pain procedures.
The Great Mimicker: Extragonadal Endometriosis Presenting as an Appendiceal Mass and Acute Appendicitis.
A 45-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Her past medical history was significant for heavy menstrual bleeding and moderate dysmenorrhea, though a …
Analysis of clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative outcomes in deep infiltrating endometriosis: a retrospective study.
To investigate the clinical characteristics of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), summarize the experiences in its diagnosis and management, and identify potential peripheral blood indicators associated with the severity of pelvic …
Gastric ectopic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma coexisted with endometriosis mimick advanced disease: a case report and literature review.
Ectopic pancreas (EP) is most commonly located in the upper gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the stomach. Malignant transformation of EP is exceptionally rare, and due to its very low incidence, …