To explore the role of intraoperative transvaginal ultrasound in surgical planning for bowel deep endometriosis involving the rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and inferior sigmoid colon [1].
Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Although it most commonly affects pelvic organs, bowel involvement is uncommon, and …
Endometriosis is a common condition among women where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue can develop in several areas, including the peritoneum, pouch of …
Appendiceal endometriosis is a rare cause of acute appendicitis, accounting for approximately 1% of cases.This report describes a case of a female patient presenting with right iliac fossa pain and …
Patients with endometriosis are at a high risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease. This case series presents three cases of colo-ovarian fistulas associated with endometriosis, highlighting the potential for conservative …
Objectives: This study aimed to systematically compare the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) for deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and to evaluate their impact on …
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, …
Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …
A 44-year-old woman with biopsy-proven endometriosis underwent 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT. MRI revealed bilateral ovarian endometriomas, uterine adenomyosis, and deep pelvic endometriotic lesions. FAPI PET/CT demonstrated concordant uptake in deep infiltrating lesions …
Large bowel obstruction (LBO) is most commonly caused by neoplasms, but rare etiologies like endometriosis should be considered, as bowel involvement can mimic other gastrointestinal disorders and lead to obstruction. …