To examine the presentation, investigation, and clinical management of women diagnosed with endometriosis in Australian general practices during 2011-2021.
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease that commonly affects bowel structures, including the appendix, where it may mimic or coexist with chronic appendicitis. Visual inspection alone often fails …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Its diagnosis remains a significant clinical challenge, often delayed by 7 to 12 …
Reports of Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) arising from other than the ovary and uterus are exceedingly rare. This report details two cases of MLA in patients with a history of endometriosis. …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting 2%-10% of women worldwide, often leading to severe pain, organ dysfunction and infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is frequently delayed, and treatment options …
Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …
Endometriosis is a chronic and inflammatory condition that often presents with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia, thus having important effects on quality of life. There are two proposed hypotheses …
Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition. However, endometriosis-associated malignancies occur in up to 1% of women with endometriosis. Most cases of endometriosis-associated malignancy occur in the ovary, whereas 20% of …
Endometriosis is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility, affecting an estimated 176 million women globally¹. In sub-Saharan Africa, its diagnosis and management remain constrained by persistent misconceptions …