Some studies indicate the role of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in the development of endometriosis. However, a comprehensive assessment of plasma, peritoneal, and endometrioma fluids of proinflammatory cytokine concentrations in women with ovarian…
OBJECTIVES: Some studies indicate the role of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1) in the development of endometriosis. However, the lack is studies assessed its plasma levels as a biomarker of endometrioma. Therefore, this study …
INTRODUCTION: Some studies indicate the role of selected adipokines in the development of endometriosis. However, a comprehensive assessment of plasma, peritoneal, and endometrioma fluids adipokines concentrations in women with ovarian endo…
Purpose. Appendicular endometriosis mimicking appendicitis is a rare finding. Inguinal tumor in the course of appendicular endometriosis located within an inguinal hernia sac and infiltrating the periosteum of the pubic bone has not yet bee…
Anovulatory cycles and endometriosis are the main causes of female infertility. The most frequently anovulatory cycles are related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) commonly associated with obesity and hormonal disturbances in the course …
The aim of this study was to determine serum and peritoneal interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 levels as diagnostic markers of endometriosis in adolescent girls. The design of the study encompassed 50 adolescent gi…