When benign mimics malignancy: a call for surgical restraint and clinical nuance in endometriosis-associated ovarian masses

Farr Nezhat; Pegah Rashidian

doi:10.1016/j.xfre.2026.04.010

When benign mimics malignancy: a call for surgical restraint and clinical nuance in endometriosis-associated ovarian masses

Farr Nezhat, Pegah Rashidian

In: F&S Reports · 2026 · doi:10.1016/j.xfre.2026.04.010 · W7160105223

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This paper discusses endometriosis-associated ovarian masses that can resemble malignancy, urging for surgical restraint and nuanced clinical evaluation to avoid unnecessary interventions.

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Four ovarian cancers diagnosed during laparoscopic management of 1011 women with adnexal masses via openalex
New insights in the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer and implications for screening and prevention via openalex
The relationship of endometriosis and ovarian malignancy: a review via openalex
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[1] The relationship of endometriosis and ovarian malignancy: a review 2008

[2] New insights in the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer and implications for screening and prevention 2015

[3] Four ovarian cancers diagnosed during laparoscopic management of 1011 women with adnexal masses 1992