Appendiceal endometriosis is an uncommon manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis that can clinically and radiologically mimic acute appendicitis. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with acute right …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disease affecting women of reproductive age. Although extragenital involvement is not uncommon, appendiceal endometriosis is a rare entity that may present with acute abdominal pain, …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, with emerging evidence highlighting a significant genetic contribution to its etiology. While genome-wide association studies have …
Primary presacral clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of Müllerian origin is extremely rare. Malignant transformation of endometriosis is a known phenomenon, though typically involving the ovaries or pelvic peritoneum. Retroperitoneal presentation, …
The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index serves as an integrated indicator, reflecting the interplay between systemic inflammation, immune competence, and nutritional health. While validated in other chronic diseases, its relevance to …
This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …
Background and Objectives: Endometriosis has been shown to be associated with an increased cancer risk, and apoptosis may be important in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. To date, it remains unclear …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition, typically associated with pelvic pain and menorrhagia, affecting 10% of women of reproductive age. Inflammation is known to contribute to pregnancy complications, including preterm …
Background: Desmoid tumors (DTs) are rare, locally aggressive soft-tissue neoplasms that often affect women of reproductive age. Pregnancy and prior abdominal surgery or trauma have been associated with tumor development …