OBJECTIVE: Tissue contains fluorophores that autofluoresce without additional dye or photosensitizer with the appropriate light excitation. This technique has been widely applied for discrimination between normal and precancerous tissue. Th…
Endometrial tissue has been identified in numerous surgical or procedure-related scars, including Cesarean section scar1, 2, laparoscopic trocar tract2, amniocentesis needle tract3, and perineal episiotomy incision scar4, 5. The incidence o…
Study objectiveTo assess the effectiveness of laparoscopic uterine nerve ablation (LUNA) in women with dysmenorrhea caused by uterine myomas treated by laparoscopic bipolar coagulation of uterine vessels (LBCUV).DesignProspective, randomize…
Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors account for less than 5% of all ovarian carcinoma, of which granulosa cell tumors account for 70%. These tumors have a propensity for indolent growth and late recurrence; they may even occur 25 years after in…
Adenomyosis of the uterus is a serious problem for women of reproductive age because of its possible consequence of infertility. We present the case of a woman who had adenomyosis of the uterus, a successful spontaneous pregnancy, and delay…
Adenomyosis is a common pathologic finding significantly related to the menstrual and reproductive characteristics of women. Although noted during younger reproductive years, it usually presents in women over 35 years of age. For those with…
The carcinoma with simultaneous involvement of the endometrium and the ovary is an uncommon but well recognized event. The determination of clinical stage depends on which of the two sites is considered to be the primary. Combined involveme…