Diagnostic Accuracy of Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound for Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis: A systematic review

Fatima Batool, Javeria Khan, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, Syed Amir Gillani, M Mudassar Mahmood, Syeda Khadija Tul Sughra Maryam

Introduction: Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is a severe form of endometriosis, affecting approximately 20% of women with the disease. It often goes undiagnosed due to its complex presentation and overlap with other pelvic conditions. Early and accurate detection is key to guiding treatment and reducing the disease burden. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is a first-line imaging method used in clinical settings due to its accessibility and low cost. Despite this, reported accuracy in identifying DIE remains inconsistent…

Ovarian torsion during the first trimester of pregnancy: a case report and review of literature

Afroditi Ziogou, Alexios Giannakodimos, Ilias Giannakodimos, Angelos Manikas, Petros Ioannou, Eleftherios Ziogos

Background: Ovarian torsion comprises a challenging gynecologic emergency, predominantly concerning women of reproductive age and its occurrence during pregnancy is considered particularly demanding. Despite being characterized by non-specific clinical manifestations, the majority of cases typically present with acute abdominal pain …

Cesarean scar pregnancy: A diagnostic dilemma and management with suction curettage

Syed Rifat, Sinha Prabha, El – Halwagy Hosam, Brompton Wendy

A case of a cesarean section scar pregnancy with a diagnostic dilemma is presented. Due to a decrease in β – hCG after 48 hours, the patient was diagnosed with a failing pregnancy and was given misoprostol. However, β – HCG was still high and the patient had a severe vaginal bleeding after a month of medical management. Evacuation curettage under laparoscop …

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