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Primary Cutaneous Endometriosis of the Umbilicus: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Umbilical endometriosis, or Villar's nodule, is a rare form of cutaneous endometriosis in which ectopic endometrial tissue involves the umbilical skin. It may occur without any history of abdominal or …

Hormonal Dysregulation and Neuroinflammation in Endometriosis: Convergent Druggable Pathways.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder defined by ectopic endometrial-like tissue growth, persistent inflammation, and aberrant innervation. Emerging evidence indicates that disease progression and symptom severity are driven by a …

Primary Periumbilical Endometriosis Mimicking Umbilical Hernia in a 37-Year-Old Woman: A Report of a Rare Case.

This case report describes a rare presentation of primary periumbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, highlighting the diagnostic difficulties and the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion. A 37‑year‑old woman …

Laparoscopic excision of fibro-endometriotic nodule involving the genitofemoral nerve after deep endometriosis surgery.

Application of Intraluminal Indocyanine Green in Advanced Endometriosis Surgery.

To demonstrate the step-by-step application of intraluminal indocyanine green (ICG) in endometriosis and adenomyosis surgery, including mucosa-sparing shaving of deep bladder and rectal nodules and excision of superficial tubal endometriosis.

A Case of Spontaneous Umbilical Endometriosis.

Umbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, is an atypical manifestation of endometriosis. We present a rare case of spontaneous Villar's nodule in a young, nulliparous woman with no history …

Peritoneal Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinoma Arising in Endometriosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature Expanding the Spectrum of Extrauterine Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinomas.

BackgroundMesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) is a rare type of Müllerian carcinoma that poses significant diagnostic challenges, especially at extrauterine sites. Its morphologic and immunophenotypic overlap with other carcinomas can lead to …

Novel insights into the role of Annexin A2 signaling pathway in female reproductive system diseases: from mechanisms to advanced therapies.

Annexin A2 (ANXA2) is a calcium-dependent protein with high affinity for phospholipids, and its multifunctional nature has drawn increasing attention in the onset and progression of various disorders of the …

CSF3R signalling beyond granulopoiesis: new paradigms in female reproductive biology.

The Colony-Stimulating Factor 3 Receptor (CSF3R), the receptor for granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), has expanded from a hematopoietic regulator to a multifunctional signalling molecule with significant relevance in gynaecological biology. …

Surgically Relative Risk Factors for Lower Colorectal Anastomotic Dehiscence and Rectovaginal Fistulas in Complex Deep Endometriosis Cases: A Single-Center Retrospective-Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Bowel surgery is a key component of advanced deep endometriosis management, with anastomotic leakage representing the most serious postoperative complication. This study aimed to identify risk factors for dehiscence …