Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: epidemiological evidence, molecular insights, and clinical decision-making.
Endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometrioma, is associated with a 2-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer (OC), especially the clear cell and endometrioid subtypes. However, the absolute lifetime risk of OC in …
Endometrial expression of T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains and cluster of differentiation 155: A case-control study of a novel immunomodulatory axis in endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting about 10% of females in their reproductive years, characterized by endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus. Immune checkpoints play a crucial role in …