OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of gynecologic pathologies accompanying adenomyosis among the hysterectomy specimens performed for various gynecologic indications. METHODS: This multicenter retrospective cohort study included women who…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze the factors affecting recurrence-free (RFS) and overall survival (OS) rates of women diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC). METHODS: Databases from 13 partici…
OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic disease, which is regarded as a disease of reproductive-aged women. Endometriosis is most frequently diagnosed during reproductive period. We aimed to determine the frequency of endo…
The aim of the study was to reveal the prevalence of concomitant endometriosis in malignant and borderline ovarian tumours. A retrospective analysis was performed of 530 patients with malignant ovarian tumours and 131 with borderline ovaria…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the predictive role of serum levels of YKL-40 and cancer antigen (CA) 72-4 in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer (EC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-one patients with EC and 21 women with uterine polyps were evaluat…
Endometriosis is a condition that is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue implants that are outside the uterine lining. It is presented in 10–15% of women in the reproductive age group, 2–5% of postmenopausal women, 25–30% of…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) as a tumor marker in diagnosis and follow-up of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. METHODS: Eighty-seven epithelial ovarian cancer patients, 74 benign ovarian tumor patie…
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to compare the accuracy of hydrosonography with that of transvaginal ultrasonography in detection of intracavitary pathologies in patients with history of abnormal uterine bleeding. STUDY DESIGN: Prospe…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of ovarian endometriosis in malignant epithelial ovarian tumours. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective analysis of 160 malignant and 23 borderline ovarian tumours during the period 1995-2001. RESULTS: Fourt…