Molecular Pathology and Diagnosis of Endometriosis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 December 2024) | Viewed by 4554
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Interests: endometriosis; laparoscopy; non-invasive diagnostic markers; robotic surgery
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce this Special Issue of the International Journal of Medical Sciences, entitled “Molecular Pathology and Diagnosis of Endometriosis”. We invite researchers and experts in the field to submit their original research articles and reviews for consideration.
Endometriosis affects up to ten percent of women of reproductive age and causes symptoms that include different chronic pelvic pain manifestations and infertility. The therapeutic strategies include the surgical resection of ectopic lesions, pain management, and different hormonal treatments. At present, some subtypes of this benign disease can only be diagnosed by laparoscopy, as a valid non-invasive diagnostic marker has not yet been established.
As endometriosis is estrogen-dependent, many therapeutic strategies are based on hormonal agents. However, to date, our therapeutic armamentarium has not been dramatically improved over the last decades. This is based on the fact that the etiology and pathophysiology of this disease have not been completely elucidated.
Endometriosis remains a complex and challenging condition with significant implications for women’s health. This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical application, fostering a comprehensive understanding of endometriosis from molecular mechanisms to patient care. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of endometriosis, precision medicine, innovative diagnostic methods and biomarkers, advances in medical treatments, and translational research and its clinical applications.
This Special Issue is led by Prof. Dr. René Wenzl and assisted by our Topical Advisory Panel Member Dr. Alexandra Perricos-Hess (Medical University of Vienna) and we encourage submissions that contribute to advancing the knowledge and treatment of endometriosis, providing valuable insights for both researchers and healthcare professionals.
Prof. Dr. René Wenzl
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- endometriosis
- pathophysiology
- estrogen
- pain
- infertility
- subfertility
- diagnostic marker
- medical therapy
- dysmenorrhea
- chronic pelvic pain
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