Endometriosis, while commonly managed by gynecologists, is rarely encountered by general surgeons and is often identified incidentally or upon histopathological examination. This condition can manifest in both pelvic and extrapelvic …
Diaphragmatic endometriosis is considered the most common extrapelvic localization of endometriosis. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) involves endometriotic deposits in the pleura and lungs. Diaphragmatic endometriosis and TES are often discussed …
Endometriosis is a common disease that affects women worldwide. While it is most commonly located in the pelvis, lesions may occur in other areas of the body. Concurrent umbilical and …
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterine cavity. Various organs can be affected, including the skin. Umbilical endometriosis is the most common …
Endometriosis is a chronic, non-cancerous gynecological disorder that is typically observed in women of fertile age. It describes the presence of functional endometrial components, glands and stroma outside the endometrial …
Primary cutaneous endometriosis and inguinal endometriosis (IEM) are rare, representing less than 1% and under 0.6% of extragenital and extrapelvic endometriosis, respectively. Co-occurrence in the same patient is exceedingly rare, …
Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is a rare type of endometriosis, with an incidence ranging from 0.1% to 0.4%. It requires a high index of suspicion to avoid delays in diagnosis …
Introduction and importance: Extrapelvic endometriosis, confined exclusively to the body of the rectus abdominis muscle, is a rare form of abdominal wall endometriosis. While its etiopathology remains unclear, it is …
Endometriosis is described as the proliferation of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. This most frequently occurs within the pelvis and is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain in …