Data sharing not applicable - no new data generated. Figure S1 Sequence of ultrasound images in sagittal plane taken over a period of 4 s in preovulatory phase, showing slight deformation of the endometrial cavity (arrows) secondary to cerv…
BACKGROUND: The development of non-invasive diagnostic methods for endometriosis requires sensitive and disease specific biomarkers. Here, we describe the use of aspirated endometrial fluid from women with and without endometriosis as a nov…
BACKGROUND: There is a need for a reliable marker of endometriosis, especially in early stages of peritoneal disease during which imaging is not effective. The use of serum interleukin (IL)-6 as a marker is controversial. To readdress the m…
ObjectiveTo review the available information regarding chemotactic cytokines and their possible implications in human reproduction.DesignA thorough literature and MEDLINE search was conducted to identify studies relating to the role of chem…
Chemokines are a new family of cytokines specialised in attracting leukocytes, acting in physiological conditions and in pathological processes. A wide variety of cell types in response to exogenous irritants or endogenous mediators of the …
Rupture of an ovarian endometrioma presenting as a surgical emergency during pregnancy is a rare event. We report the first case to our knowledge of growth and rupture of an endometrioma in the first trimester of pregnancy. After laparotomy…