Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disease commonly affecting pelvic organs. Lymph node involvement is rare and even more so when leading to herniation. We report a rare case of a …
Background: An average time to diagnosis of 7 years is commonly described for endometriosis; diagnostic delay for adenomyosis is unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe diagnostic delay for endometriosis …
Deep infiltrating endometriosis is a subtype of endometriosis. A case of retroperitoneal endometriosis surrounding the ureter and forming a pelvic mass is relatively rare.
Background: Polypoid endometriosis is a rare variant of endometriosis that presents as a tumorous mass, making it difficult to differentiate it from a malignant tumor. It usually occurs in perimenopausal …
Endosalpingiosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by ectopic cystic glands lined with ciliated cuboidal epithelium, histologically resembling the fallopian tube. Its etiology remains uncertain but is hypothesized to result …
Endometriosis-associated pain has debilitating effects on the quality of life of patients. Despite its high prevalence in reproductive-aged women, the pathophysiology is still unknown, impeding the development of targeted treatment …
Uterine mesothelial cysts (UMCs) are rare, benign lesions that arise from the mesothelial lining of the uterus and are only sporadically documented in the literature. Because of their extremely low …
Lipidomics, an emerging field in medical research, has deepened our understanding of lipid metabolism, signal transduction pathways, and intercellular communication through qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient lipid profiles. It …
A woman in her mid-40s experienced a painful lump in the right groin area for 5 years, with exacerbation during menstruation, coughing and sneezing. Initial treatment with depot methylprednisolone acetate …
Pelvic pain is a common concern among adolescent females, with gynecologic etiologies ranging from dysmenorrhea, most often due to endometriosis, to obstructive anomalies and adnexal masses. Evaluation requires a detailed …