Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, also referred to as obstructed hemivagina with ipsilateral renal agenesis (OHVIRA) is a rare congenital urogenital anomaly resulting from abnormal development of the Müllerian and Wolffian ducts, classically …
Endometriosis frequently involves the ovaries. Surgical management of endometriomas traditionally includes cystectomy, electrocoagulation, or ablative techniques. Ethanol sclerotherapy has emerged as a low-cost, time-efficient alternative. When performed laparoscopically, it allows …
Endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory disease in which immune dysregulation and oxidative stress contribute to pain and impaired quality of life. This study aimed to examine whether antioxidant and inflammatory …
Ovarian endometriomas are commonly assessed according to cyst size and laterality, anatomical features that have long been regarded as indicators of disease severity and potential ovarian compromise. Consequently, these characteristics …
Decidualized ovarian endometriomas are benign lesions that can closely mimic ovarian malignancy on ultrasound. Correctly identifying them is crucial to avoid unnecessary interventions and associated adverse fetal-maternal outcomes. A systematic …
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive therapeutic option for adenomyosis (AM). However, its clinical effectiveness in patients with comorbid gynecologic disorders remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate …
Current guidelines recommend laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian endometrioma (OMA) ≥4 cm before fertility treatment, yet cystectomy inevitably damages ovarian reserve. While recent large-scale studies have confirmed that cystectomy reduces antimüllerian …
Extra-pelvic endometriosis is a rare and complex condition characterized by endometriotic implants located outside the pelvis. It commonly poses significant diagnostic challenges and considerable surgical management difficulties.
Ovarian endometrioma (OEM) is a common manifestation of endometriosis and is associated with both local lesions and systemic alterations. While immune dysregulation and metabolic disturbances have been individually reported in …
Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is a well-established tumour marker primarily associated with pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal malignancies. Its elevation in benign gynaecological conditions, particularly in isolated ovarian endometriosis (OE) without malignancy, …