Study objectiveTo compare the histology of ovarian endometriomas (OE) with that of pelvic wall-infiltrating endometriosis (PWIE) in an attempt to elucidate their histopathologic and clinical differences.DesignRetrospective histologic study.…
Study objectiveTo correlate Chlamydia trachomatis IgG titers with endosalpingiosis.DesignProspective, single-blind, histologic analysis of tissue, and retrospective analysis of historical laboratory and clinical variables.SettingA tertiary …
OBJECTIVE: To correlate Chlamydia trachomatis immunoglobulin gamma (IgG) titers with psammoma bodies, dystrophic peritoneal calcification, degree of calcification, adhesions, and hydrosalpinges. DESIGN: This is a prospective single-blinded…
Psammoma bodies are discrete forms of dystrophic calcification which represent cross-sections of calcified papillary formations. At laparoscopy, these have been confused with both endometriosis and cancer. A recent abstract (Khare et al: AA…
Three case reports are used to demonstrate the similarities between the appearances of endometriosis, psammoma bodies, endosalpingiosis and cancer. Although clear "amenorrheic" lesions of endometriosis have been noted since 1950 by Fallon, …
One hundred and eight hysterosalpingograms (HSG) available in the Department of Radiology of women identified as also having laparoscopy, were reviewed by a gynecologist and a radiologist blinded to clinical history, laboratory findings, an…
Three laparoscopies were performed with treatment of cul-de-sac endometriosis near the rectum Two patients had a subsequent laparotomy for rectal perforation. The bowel damage appears to have been from a combination of failure to appreciate…