Primary Periumbilical Endometriosis Mimicking Umbilical Hernia in a 37-Year-Old Woman: A Report of a Rare Case Cureus
The pathogenesis of endometriosis (EM) remains intricate and multifactorial. This study aimed to investigate the biological functions of microRNA-769-5p (miR-769-5p) in an in vitro model of EM. Serum was obtained …
Polypoid endometriosis is a rare benign variant of endometriosis characterized by exuberant mass-forming endometrial tissue that can closely mimic aggressive pelvic malignancy on imaging. Although it most commonly affects peri- …
Umbilical port-site endometriosis is a rare form of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE), especially following non-gynecologic surgeries. Diagnosing AWE is challenging because it mimics other abdominal wall masses.
In this case report, we present a case of a woman in her 30s who was diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis presenting as a large pulmonary mass. Hormonal treatment progestin (synthetic …
The endometrium is a highly dynamic and complex tissue lining the uterus, playing a central role in reproductive health. Despite its importance, the pathogenesis of many benign endometrial disorders remains …
Extra-uterine Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma of the Stomach Mimicking a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour: A Case Report Cureus
Rectosigmoid Endometriosis Mimicking Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report Cureus
Rectosigmoid endometriosis is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction and may closely mimic colorectal malignancy, particularly when imaging findings are nonspecific. We report the case of a 39-year-old woman who …