Endometriosis (EMS) is a gynecological condition that is associated with chronic pelvic pain and inflammation. Evidence supports the idea that natural killer (NK) cell dysfunction contributes to EMS pathogenesis; nevertheless, …
Diagnosis of acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease continues to be a challenge despite advances in investigative procedures. Complications of PID include infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. Currently, …
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition, but extra-pelvic manifestations are rare and often pose significant diagnostic challenges. Thoracic and abdominal endometriosis may present with nonspecific respiratory and abdominal symptoms that …
Thoracic endometriosis is an uncommon and frequently under recognized manifestation of endometriosis involving the pleura, diaphragm, or lung parenchyma. Patients often present with nonspecific cyclical thoracic or upper abdominal pain, …
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease characterized by chronic inflammation and fibrosis and is a major cause of pelvic pain and infertility. Recent studies have reported dysregulated expression of p16INK4a, a …
Extrauterine presentation of Mullerian adenosarcoma is rare and thought to either arise from endometriosis or from spread from a primary uterine or ovarian origin. When accompanied by sarcomatous overgrowth, particularly …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is most commonly found in the pelvic organs but may also occur …
The prevalence of steatotic liver disease (SLD) is increasing globally. Endometriosis, affecting up to 10% of women, is a major cause of infertility. While associations between endometriosis and metabolic syndrome …