BACKGROUND: The exact pathogenesis of endometriosis has not been completely discerned. 1-alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25[OH][2]D[3]) has been shown to have an anti-angiogenic effect and extracellular matrix-proteases-degrading properties…
BACKGROUND: Uterine lipoleiomyoma is a rare and specific type of leiomyoma with a considerable amount of adipocytes. AIMS: The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical, pathological and immunohistochemical features of lipoleiomyoma …
Uterus-like ovarian mass is a rare benign entity with controversial etiopathogenesis. A 37 -year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, presented with the complaint of pain in right lower abdominal quadrant. Physical evaluation revealed tenderness i…
Clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of the ovary is a rare and easily recognized, malignant tumor, composed of typically polyhedral cells which have distinct cell membranes, and contain abundant clear cytoplasm and eccentric nuclei. They may be asso…
Background: Adenomyosis can not be usually diagnosed accurately and differentiated from leiomyoma before histological examination in a hysterectomy material. Case: A 37-year-old woman underwent abdominal hysterectomy and unilateral salpingo…