Endometriosis is a highly prevalent and morbid condition in women of reproductive age, often leading to well-known complications such as infertility, intestinal adhesions, and severe chronic pelvic pain. There is …
Benign uterine disorders, including uterine leiomyomas and uterine endometriosis/adenomyosis-related conditions, are common causes of gynecologic morbidity and represent an important women's health issue. Although these conditions are generally non-malignant, a …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis manifests as ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This lesion can sometimes appear at unusual anatomical sites or within the intestinal tract, growing and mimicking cancer. Such …
Endometriosis may rarely present with atypical manifestations that closely mimic intra-abdominal malignancy or severe pelvic sepsis, resulting in significant diagnostic uncertainty. We present two contrasting cases of presumed severe endometriosis …
Growing teratoma syndrome (GTS) is a rare condition classically associated with platinum-based chemotherapy for malignant ovarian germ cell tumors. However, post-treatment findings following ovarian immature teratoma may represent a broader …
Round Ligament Endometriosis Mimicking Chronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain Following Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review Cureus
Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) affects an estimated 4%-21% of patients following inguinal hernia repair, with rates varying by technique, follow-up duration, and pain definition, and requires a systematic, multidisciplinary …
Mimicry in the Colon: Endometriosis-Associated Carcinoma in a Post-hysterectomy Patient Cureus
Background: Endometriosis of the cervix is a rare, non-cancerous disease that can look or behave like cancerous cervical tissue, causing challenges regarding diagnosis and management. Discrimination between benign and malignant …