By Selma OransayClinical Endometriosis Despite Negative Histology: A Diagnostic Dilemma
By Selma Oransay
To diagnose endometriosis, clinicians typically rely on a combination of symptoms, noninvasive imaging, and histopathological examination of lesions seen during surgery. However, in some cases, even when visible lesions suggest endometriosis, histological confirmation is not obtained—leaving the diagnosis uncertain. This…
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By Bahar YukselA new "survey-based" endometriosis diagnostic tool
By Bahar Yuksel
Endometriosis is a disease that is diagnosed years after its appearance which causes life quality impairment to patients. It is crucial for the patient to find out the probability of the presence of endometriosis, for applying to healthcare providers before…
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By Murat OsmanWhich cell defines endometriosis?
By Murat Osman
A well-accepted theory regarding the pathogenesis of endometriosis hypothesizes that the origin of endometriosis is from peritoneal dissemination of endometrial cells and stroma during the neonatal period or menarche. Varying cellular components of endometriosis have been observed in the setting…
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