ReviewInsights into imaging2018
Endometriosis: clinical features, MR imaging findings and pathologic correlation.
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82 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 209 citations in OpenAlex.
- WERF Endometriosis Phenome and Biobanking Harmonisation Project for Experimental Models in Endometriosis Research (EPHect-EM-Homologous): homologous rodent models.Molecular human reproduction · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical practice guidelines for endometriosis in Japan (The 3rd edition).The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2022Guideline
- Diagnosis and Nursing Intervention of Gynecological Ovarian Endometriosis with Magnetic Resonance Imaging under Artificial Intelligence Algorithm.Computational intelligence and neuroscience · 2022Trial
- Translational Assessment of Omics Approaches in Endometriosis: Bridging Molecular Discovery with Clinical Utility.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Right inguinal canal endometriosis mimicking a groin mass: a rare case report of round-ligament involvement.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- The effect of tinzaparin sodium and leuprolide acetate in an experimental mouse model of endometriosis: The rol of the WNT/beta-catenin pathway.Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2026Article
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- Endometriosis Imaging Diagnosis Beyond Specialized Centers: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- The Nexus of Iron, Senescence, and Fibrosis in Endometriosis: A Narrative Review.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2025Review
- Role of computed tomography in imaging of endometriosis.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2025Review
- The Baffling Diagnosis of a Rare Case of Polypoid Endometriosis: Neoplasm Mimicking in a Young Pregnant Woman-A Case Report and Literature Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Insights into inflammatory gene expression in endometriosis: a comparative evaluation of tissue biopsy samples.Molecular biology reports · 2025Article
- The Hôtel-Dieu MRI Classification of Uterosacral Ligament Involvement in Endometriosis: A Pictorial Guide to Clinical Use.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Object Detection in Laparoscopic Surgery: A Comparative Study of Deep Learning Models on a Custom Endometriosis Dataset.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Postpartum Thoracic Endometriosis: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
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- Current Status and Future Potential of Machine Learning in Diagnostic Imaging of Endometriosis : A Literature Review.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2025Review
- Refining MRI protocols for endometriosis: a comparative study of abbreviated and full MRI sequences.The British journal of radiology · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review Regarding Implication of Ovarian Endometriomas in Infertility.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Preoperative classification of endometriosis: a narrative review of revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (r-ASRM), #Enzian, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 2021, and Numerical Multi-Scoring System of Endometriosis (NMS-E) systems.Gynecology and pelvic medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveWe illustrate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of endometriosis.
backgroundEndometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and may cause pelvic pain and infertility. It is characterized by the growth of functional ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus and includes three different manifestations: ovarian endometriomas, peritoneal implants, deep pelvic endometriosis. The primary locations are in the pelvis; extrapelvic endometriosis may rarely occur. Diagnosis requires a combination of clinical history, invasive and non-invasive techniques. The definitive diagnosis is based on laparoscopy with histological confirmation. Diagnostic imaging is necessary for treatment planning. MRI is as a second-line technique after ultrasound. The MRI appearance of endometriotic lesions is variable and depends on the quantity and age of haemorrhage, the amount of endometrial cells, stroma, smooth muscle proliferation and fibrosis. The purpose of surgery is to achieve complete resection of all endometriotic lesions in the same operation.
conclusionOwing to the possibility to perform a complete assessment of all pelvic compartments at one time, MRI represents the best imaging technique for preoperative staging of endometriosis, in order to choose the more appropriate surgical approach and to plan a multidisciplinary team work. TEACHING POINTS: • Endometriosis includes ovarian endometriomas, peritoneal implants and deep pelvic endometriosis. • MRI is a second-line imaging technique after US. • Deep pelvic endometriosis is associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. • Endometriosis is characterized by considerable diagnostic delay. • MRI is the best imaging technique for preoperative staging of endometriosis.
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