Susan C. Modesitt

Background: We report diagnosis and management of complicated intra-abdominal infection secondary to rectosigmoid perforation from endometriosis in early pregnancy. Case Presentation: A 30-year-old primigravid Caucasian female with abdomina…

In Brief This month, we focus on current research in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Modesitt discusses five recent publications, and each is concluded with a “bottom line” that is the take-home message. The complete reference for each can be fou…

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of florid endometriosis. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENT(S): A 53-year-old postmenopausal woman with a 10-cm retroperitoneal mass comprised of endometriosis causing hydroureteronephr…

Bailey, Amelia P. MD; Stovall, Dale W. MD; Schutt, Amy K. MD; Modesitt, Susan C. MD Author Information

ObjectiveTo characterize the expression of basigin in ovarian endometriotic tissue, normal ovary, and endometrium during the menstrual cycle.DesignControlled, retrospective study for evaluation of basigin expression in archived specimens.Se…

OBJECTIVE: To determine clinical characteristics of women with endometriosis-associated intraperitoneal cancers, to assess differences based on the relationship of the cancer to the endometriosis, and to assess factors associated with survi…

In Brief OBJECTIVE To determine clinical characteristics of women with endometriosis-associated intraperitoneal cancers, to assess differences based on the relationship of the cancer to the endometriosis, and to assess factors associated wi…