Nucleolar Organizer Regions (NORs) code for ribosomal RNA and are thought to be an accurate representation of the percentage of cells in S-phase. NORs are associated with nonhistone nucleoproteins, which can be stained with silver (AgNORs).…
Malignant transformation is a rare but recognized complication of gonadal and extragonadal endometriosis. Morphologic documentation of the continuous transition from benign endometrioid epithelium through epithelial atypia to invasive carci…
A primary malignant mixed Mullerian tumor (MMMT) was found in the wall of the rectum of a 67-year-old female. The uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries had been previously excised for benign disease. The tumor was associated with foci of ben…
Based upon past clinical experience, a policy was established in a teaching service to remove the appendix whenever encountered during extensive gynecologic operations. Retrospectively, all patients operated upon during the subsequent 54 mo…
While endometriosis is a commonly encountered surgical problem, involvement of the gastrointestinal tract is infrequent and appendiceal involvement rate. Intussusception of the appendix is more frequent. Accordingly, the concurrence of appe…
We present a series of 20 patients who underwent uterine suspension performed through a laparoscope, as part of conservative treatment for infertility and pelvic pain. The operative technique is easily mastered by a skilled laparoscopist wh…