Publications by authors named "P Szkodziak"

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  • * Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a key minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic fibroids, which can be used alone or before a surgical procedure like hysterectomy.
  • * This text discusses a case where pre-operative UAE was used in an anaemic woman with a giant fibroid to lower the risk of complications during hysterectomy, highlighting its potential benefits in high-risk patients despite the need for further clinical research.
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Uterine fibroids, benign tumors originating from uterine smooth muscle cells, vary in prevalence depending on patient ethnicity, hormonal exposure, and genetics. Due to their high incidence, these neoplasms pose a significant burden on healthcare systems. Current treatment strategies range from routine monitoring in asymptomatic cases to surgical procedures such as myomectomy or hysterectomy in symptomatic patients, with an increasing trend toward uterus-preserving or non-surgical alternatives.

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Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant tumour that originates from the adrenal cortex. It is a highly aggressive cancer characterised by a poor prognosis with an annual incidence estimated to be up to 2 cases per million. In the adult population, ACC is diagnosed typically between 40 and 50 years of age, more often in women.

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It is estimated that chronic pelvic pain (CPP) may affect up to 24% of women. Unfortunately, very often, despite extensive diagnostics, the cause of CPP remains unknown. The pathophysiology of CPP could be explained to a large extent by the occurrence of pelvic venous disorders (PVD).

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