(Abstracted from Obstet Gynecol 2025;146(2):e23-e35) An estimated 10% to 15% of women who are of reproductive age are affected by endometriosis, defined as abnormal growth of endometrium-like tissue outside of …
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease with considerable symptom load in affected female patients. Cyclic pain (associated with menstruation) dominates in most patients, but few patients suffer from persistent non-cyclic …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, with emerging evidence highlighting a significant genetic contribution to its etiology. While genome-wide association studies have …
The purpose of this study was to explore the associations and compare differences in abdominal and lumbar pain pressure thresholds, pelvic floor state, and pain- and movement-related psychosocial factors in …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease significantly affecting women's health and quality of life. The recent evidence highlights the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in endometriosis pathogenesis, suggesting that gut …
Primary presacral clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of Müllerian origin is extremely rare. Malignant transformation of endometriosis is a known phenomenon, though typically involving the ovaries or pelvic peritoneum. Retroperitoneal presentation, …
The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index serves as an integrated indicator, reflecting the interplay between systemic inflammation, immune competence, and nutritional health. While validated in other chronic diseases, its relevance to …
This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …
Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) during pregnancy is exceedingly rare, particularly when accompanied by squamous differentiation, with only a limited number of cases reported in the English literature to date.
Delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis in sub Saharan Africa persist, driven partly by limited access to advanced imaging techniques. Capacity building initiatives focused on ultrasound offer a practical and …