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Primary umbilical endometriosis masquerading as strangulated umbilical hernia: a diagnostic pitfall.

Primary umbilical endometriosis (Villar's nodule) is a rare entity, representing 0.5%-1% of all endometriosis cases. We report a 37-year-old multiparous woman presenting with a 7-day history of umbilical pain, swelling, …

Published: June 19, 2026, midnight
UCA1 facilitates endometriosis progression through EIF4A3-mediated stabilization of E2F1 mRNA and enhanced glycolysis.

Long non-coding RNA Urothelial carcinoma-associated 1 (UCA1) is a pivotal regulator in the progression of endometriosis (EMs), yet its mechanistic role remains elusive. This study identified UCA1 as a factor …

Published: June 2, 2026, midnight
Dienogest-associated capillaroscopic abnormalities: a case report and narrative review of progestin microvascular effects.

Progestins are widely used for endometriosis with proven efficacy and favorable safety. Their microvascular effects, however, are not fully understood. We report a 35-year-old woman who developed recurrent hand erythema …

Published: May 25, 2026, midnight
A Pilot Study on the Use of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation To Relieve Dysmenorrhea in Patients with Adenomyosis and Endometriosis.

Adenomyosis and endometriosis are two sister diseases that cause menstrual pain and other symptoms. We have previously reported that patients with these conditions have a less active "calm-and-rest" system and …

Published: May 25, 2026, midnight
Primary Cutaneous Endometriosis of the Umbilicus: A Diagnostic Challenge - Cureus

Primary Cutaneous Endometriosis of the Umbilicus: A Diagnostic Challenge Cureus

Published: May 21, 2026, 4:13 p.m.
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 …

Published: May 21, 2026, midnight
Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of umbilical endometriosis: safety, feasibility, clinical, and imaging outcomes.

To evaluate the safety, feasibility and imaging outcomes of percutaneous image-guided cryoablation as a minimally invasive treatment for umbilical endometriosis (UE).

Published: May 11, 2026, midnight
Clear cell carcinoma arising from abdominal wall endometriosis: A case report with imaging findings and pathologic correlation.

Clear cell carcinoma arising from abdominal wall endometriosis is an exceptionally rare malignancy that typically develops at prior surgical scar sites. We report a case of a woman in her …

Published: May 9, 2026, midnight
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 …

Published: May 9, 2026, midnight
Pulmonary endometriosis successfully treated with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation: report of two cases.

Pulmonary endometriosis (PE) is an unusual cause of catamenial hemoptysis, with only a small proportion of endometriosis cases involving the thorax. Standard management often involves surgical resection combined with hormonal …

Published: April 28, 2026, midnight
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