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 …
Association Between Dysmenorrhea and Endometrial Cancer: A Mendelian Randomization Study.
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological symptom among reproductive-aged women, associated with substantial pain and decreased quality of life. Previous studies have suggested that inflammatory and hormonal fluctuations linked to …
Factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of endometriosis-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women of childbearing age globally. However, the condition remains significantly under-or misrecognized, and the mean time …
A Case of Intramural Adenosarcoma With Sarcomatous Overgrowth Associated With Adenomyosis and Endometriosis.
Adenosarcoma is a mixed epithelial and mesenchymal neoplasm composed of a malignant mesenchymal component and a benign Müllerian glandular component. Although the endometrium is the most common primary site, adenosarcoma …