Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) of ovaries is a new and rare neoplastic entity, recently classified by the World Health Organization. Its morphological and immunohistochemical profile is similar to primitive cervical mesonephric adeno…
The AFF2 gene encodes a protein involved in transcriptional regulation and chromatin remodeling. While primarily associated with Fragile X syndrome, AFF2 fusions have recently been identified in certain malignancies, mostly sinonasal squamo…
Abstract Endometriosis represents a pressing medical concern, imposing a relevant burden on patients including potential malignant transformation into endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC). Despite the process of cancer development…
RESEARCH QUESTION: How do clinical rectovaginal examination and transvaginal ultrasound examination perform in the diagnosis of parametrial infiltration in patients with endometriosis? DESIGN: This was a multicentre prospective observation…
To assess the performance of both clinical rectovaginal and transvaginal ultrasound examinations in the diagnosis of parametrial infiltration in patients with endometriosis, using surgery as reference standard. This is a multicentre prospec…
Chronic endometritis (CE) is the persistent inflammation of the endometrial lining associated with infertility and various forms of reproductive failures. The diagnosis of CE is based on the histological evidence of stromal plasma cells; ho…
Pilomatrix-like high-grade endometrioid carcinoma (PiMHEC) has recently been described as an aggressive variant of endometrial carcinoma. Herein, we described a case of ovarian PiMHEC, comparing it to endometrial PiMHEC and assessing previo…
BackgroundA better characterization of steroid intracrine pathways in endometriosis lesions may lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease and insights on the mechanism of resistance to medical therapy. The study aims…