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Laparoscopic excision of the sciatic nerve endometriosis.

The case concerns a forty-year-old patient with adenomyosis, metrorrhagia, and typical sciatic pain during menstruation. After the insertion of an LNG-IUD, the bleeding stopped, but the sciatic pain persisted. MRI …

Non-contrast MRI diagnostic protocol for pelvic venous disorders.

Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) remain a challenging diagnosis due to their nonspecific clinical presentation and the limitations of current imaging techniques. Conventional imaging of this pathology frequently relies on ultrasound …

The Diagnostic Performance of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Posterior Compartment Endometriosis Compared to Laparoscopic and Histopathological Findings: A Systematic Review.

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …

MRI as a promising tool for adhesion assessment in endometriosis: a feasibility study with laparoscopic correlation.

To investigate the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting and classifying adhesions between pelvic organs caused by endometriosis, comparing MRI findings to those obtained by laparoscopy.

Circulating microRNAs and Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Analysis and Validation of Identified Biomarkers in the Indian Population.

Endometriosis is a prevalent condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and infertility. Diagnosing endometriosis typically requires invasive procedures like laparoscopy. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) …

Deep pelvic endometriosis: clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment - a comprehensive review.

Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately …

68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT Demonstrates Subtype-specific Uptake Patterns in Endometriosis With Added Diagnostic Value Beyond MRI.

A 44-year-old woman with biopsy-proven endometriosis underwent 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT. MRI revealed bilateral ovarian endometriomas, uterine adenomyosis, and deep pelvic endometriotic lesions. FAPI PET/CT demonstrated concordant uptake in deep infiltrating lesions …

Comprehensive Review of Endometriosis Based on Imaging Findings: What Radiologists Need to Know.

Endometriosis is a complex and challenging medical condition characterized by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. MRI plays a crucial role in characterizing lesions and assessing disease. Radiologists must be …

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Can bladder endometriosis be hard to diagnose? A two-case report and literature review.

Bladder endometriosis (BE) is an uncommon form of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). This report aims to present two cases of BE with markedly contrasting clinical histories and presentations to highlight …