The immunology of fertilization, implantation and pregnancy is based on a complex balance between maternal immune tolerance and a controlled inflammatory response. Adaptation of the maternal immune system is essential for the survival of th…
IntroductionThoracic endometriosis (TE) is a rare disorder affecting women during their reproductive years. Manifestations of TE include pneumothorax and haemothorax. Treatment is based on surgical and hormonal therapy that aims at eradicat…
Ascites, in 20% of cases, is not linked to liver cirrhosis. The pathophysiology is most often different. The understanding of these pathophysiological mechanisms can lead to etiologic diagnosis. The diagnostic approach is mainly based on th…
Diaphragmatic disease is a rare manifestation of endometriosis. In the literature it is most often revealed by catamenial pneumothorax. We describe the case of a 21-year old woman presenting with tight-sided phrenic neuralgia, lasting 18 mo…