Etiologies of endometriosis and model systems: is there a risk of a tunnel vision?
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial-like tissue at non-uterine locations, primarily within the peritoneal cavity. The disease can have diverse presentations with superficial lesions, deep invading lesions and ovarian cysts …
Understanding Peritoneal Fluid Estrogen and Progesterone Concentrations Permits Individualization of Medical Treatment of Endometriosis-Associated Pain with Lower Doses, Especially in Adolescents Not Requiring Contraception.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the importance of peritoneal fluid steroid hormone concentrations to understand the mechanism of hormonal medical treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. Design: The …
Two Cases of Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinoma Arising From Ovary and Peritoneal and Literature Review.
Reports of Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) arising from other than the ovary and uterus are exceedingly rare. This report details two cases of MLA in patients with a history of endometriosis. …