PURPOSE: To determine, with extended receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, the diagnostic value of cytokines showing significantly different peritoneal concentrations between women with and without endometriosis. METHODS:…
Systemic changes related to cytokine expression levels in women with endometriosis remain a subject of controversy. There are many studies concerning this topic showing differential serum cytokine levels; however, there are limited data pre…
INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D-binding protein (also called DBP or Gc-globulin) is recognized as a multifunctional protein involved in the action scavenger system, the transport of vitamin D sterols, and the modulation of immune and inflammatory r…
ObjectiveThe pathogenesis of endometriosis is related to functional changes in CD3+ and CD14+ cells observed both at the local and systemic level. Here we investigated whether, and if so, how the body compartment influences cytokine express…
ObjectiveTo report a patient with bicornuate rudimentary uterine horns with functioning endometrium and complete cervical-vaginal agenesis coexisting with ovarian endometriosis.DesignCase report.SettingUniversity hospital.Patient(s)A 37-yea…