Endometriosis is a common cause of subfertility and infertility through myriad mechanisms. Imaging of endometriosis is critical for its diagnosis, characterization, and treatment. Understanding its imaging appearance, surgical management, and …
BACKGROUND Experts and experience in the medical profession are required for diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis. The objective of this study was to compare the diagnostic parameters of transvaginal ultrasound versus …
Artificial intelligence (AI) may have the potential to improve existing diagnostic challenges in endometriosis imaging. To better direct future research, this descriptive review summarizes the general landscape of AI applications …
Deep pelvic endometriosis is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Guidelines proposed standardized approaches for the diagnosis of deep pelvic endometriosis with ultrasonography and magnetic resonance …
Endometriosis is a chronic systemic disease characterized by the presence of endometrium-like glands and/or stroma outside the uterus, usually with an associated inflammatory process. It affects around 5-10% of women …
Ovarian endometriotic cysts are associated with an increased risk of clear cell and endometrioid carcinomas, as well as borderline neoplasms. Although contrast-enhancing nodules on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggest malignancy, …
This meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).
Adenomyosis is a condition characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium. It can manifest as either focal or diffuse. While histopathological examination of the uterus …
BACKGROUND Splenosis is the ectopic autotrasplantation of splenic tissue that can follow trauma to the spleen or splenectomy and can occur anywhere in the peritoneal cavity or extraperitoneally. Splenosis can …
Cesarean scar defect (CSD) is a long-term complication of cesarean section (CS). However, its risks for perimenopausal women remain unclear. We present a rare case of CSD involving hematometra in …