BACKGROUND: The term uterine smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) indicates a rare, equivocal entity between benign leiomyomas and leiomyosarcomas. In the present study, we evaluated a comprehensive range of clinical…
PURPOSE: Estradiol valerate/nomegestrol acetate (E2V/NOMAC) is a new combined oral contraceptive with a good tolerability profile and low drop-out rates, which was shown to improve menstrual-related symptoms. This study aims to evaluate its…
Introduction: Polypoid endometriosis is a rare variant of endometriosis characterized by histological features resembling an endometrial polyp. Lesions frequently affect the ovaries presenting as adnexal masses which may mimic malignancy, w…
PURPOSE: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is associated with severe pelvic pain and functional impairment of bowel, urinary, and sexual functions. Though hormone therapy with progestins, either as single agents or combined with estroge…
AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) and compare clinicopathological characteristics and overall survival (OS) between patients with EAOC and those with ovarian cancer not…