OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of melatonin in the physiology and pathophysiology of the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center. RESULT(S): Melatonin plays an essential role in the pathogenesis o…
Using a cDNA microarray consisting of 23,040 genes, we analyzed gene-expression profiles of ovarian endometrial cysts from 23 patients in order to identify genes involved in endometriosis. By comparing expression patterns between endometrio…
We report a case of acute disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) developed during menstruation in an adenomyosis patient. No known predisposing factor for DIC such as infection or pregnancy was involved in this case. As anticoagulatio…
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of 46,X,der(X)(pter-->q21::p21-->pter) with gonadal dysgenesis, tall stature, and endometriosis. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: A university hospital. PATIENT(S): A 20-year-old primary amenorrheal woman receivi…
A case of pregnancy in a rudimentary uterine horn complicated with adenomyosis resulting in intrauterine fetal death without rupture is reported. Although ultrasonographic and hysteroscopic examinations are useful, laparoscopy or laparotomy…
The prognosis of ovarian cancer depends on the CA125 value at the end of induction therapy. The relationship between the prognosis and the CA125 value at the end of induction therapy was analysed in 16 ovarian cancers. In the group with a C…