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Human peritoneal hypoxia may stabilize rather than initiate endometriotic lesions.

Platinum sensitivity drives prognosis in endometriosis-associated ovarian carcinoma compared with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma: Insights from a 10-year retrospective study.

To compare clinical features, treatment responses, and survival outcomes between endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) and high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC), with a focus on platinum resistance.

Immune Suppression and Somatic Mutation in Endometriosis - An Opportunity for Personalized Immunotherapy.

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition affecting around 10% of reproductive-age women, characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus. The effects of endometriosis include chronic pelvic …

Fascin-Centred Invasive Competence in Eutopic Endometrium: A Hypothesis-Driven Narrative Review of Endometriosis Pathogenesis and Non-Surgical Biomarker Potential.

Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-responsive inflammatory disease characterised by endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Because retrograde menstruation is common, lesion establishment probably requires cellular competence and a permissive ectopic …

Residual hemostatic material (Surgicel) mimicking endometriosis: a case report of gossypiboma.

Gossypiboma, the unintentional retention of surgical materials, is a rare but significant postoperative complication. While most of the literature focuses on retained sponges, absorbable hemostatic agents such as Surgicel may …

Endometriosis as a Silent Emerging Malignant Threat in Young Women: A Case Report of Rare Rapid Transformation of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Into Mixed High-Grade Serous and Clear Cell Carcinoma One Year Following Cesarean Section.

Abdominal wall endometriosis most commonly occurs in cesarean section (CS) scars. Although malignant transformation is rare, clear cell carcinoma (CCC) is the most commonly reported histological subtype. We present an …

When It's Not Just "That Time of the Month": Identifying Thoracic Endometriosis in the Context of Recurrent Pleural Effusion.

Recurrent hemorrhagic pleural effusion presents as a challenge for both the clinician and the patient, with common causes being tuberculosis, malignancy, and collagen vascular diseases. Among uncommon causes of recurrent …

Immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of endometriosis: a comprehensive analysis of the role of NK cells, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles/exosomes.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Retrograde menstruation is widely accepted as a primary mechanism for ectopic endometrial seeding; however, only …

Human versus machine: Assessing the Allplex™ bacterial vaginosis plus assay (Seegene®) using Ison-Hay criteria and cut-off values interpretations in pregnant population.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common dysbiotic condition associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, and its diagnosis remains challenging due to limitations of conventional methods and the lack …

Are gastrointestinal, gynecological and urogenital chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) predisposing or perpetuating factors for orofacial pain (OFP)? A systematic review.

Orofacial pain (OFP) is a multidimensional clinical problem that includes conditions such as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is often associated with chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs), including gastrointestinal, gynecological and …