The causes of sciatica are diverse and difficult to diagnose in orthopedic practice. In gynecological diseases, uterine myoma and endometriosis are often cited as differentials, but many gynecologists are not aware of their relationship to …
The peritoneum covering pelvic organs such as the uterine and ovarian ligaments and the pouch of Douglas is a common site of endometriosis, which is explained by the endometrial transplantation, peritoneal metaplasia, and the Müllerian remn…
A 25-year-old female mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) died after exhibiting weakness and recumbency with serosanguineous ascites. Gross findings included haemoperitoneum and multifocal to diffuse serosal thickening with petechiae and ecchymoses…
ObjectiveTo compare the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in endometrial and endometriotic cells.DesignProspective study.SettingDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tottori University Hospital, Yonago, Japan.Patient(s)Twenty patients w…
Peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis contains an increased number of activated macrophages that secrete a variety of cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, vascular endothelial growth factor, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha …