Co-Existence of Endometriosis with Ovarian Dermoid Cysts: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Both endometriosis and ovarian dermoid cysts are benign conditions characterized by the presence of well-differentiated tissues in ectopic locations. The presence and surgical excision of these entities can potentially impact ovarian reserves, contributing to reduced chances of future pregnancy. The objective of our study is to investigate the bidirectional association between endometriosis and ovarian dermoid cysts, as well as to analyze the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with both conditions.

Large Haemoperitoneum Caused by a Ruptured Endometrioma: A Case Report.

We report a case of large hemoperitoneum caused by a ruptured endometrioma in a 25-year-old Virgo woman. Hemoperitoneum caused by ruptured endometrioma is a rare entity. The diagnosis should be given consideration when a patient with known or suspected endometriosis presents with signs of intra-abdominal hemorrhage.

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

It is well-established that adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased prevalence of several cardiometabolic risk factors, including obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. Accumulating data suggest that these risk factors are already present in adolescence in patients with PCOS. This has major implications for the management of this population since the timely identification of these risk factors is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Level of HE4 is Correlated with Diagnosis of Struma Ovarii: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Struma ovarii is a rare ovarian teratoma with non-specific clinical presentation that can mimic malignancy, especially when combined with the presence of ascites. Since the surgical procedures performed for benign and malignant tumors are quite different, pre-operative differential diagnosis is key. In this case report we compare the levels of biomarkers CA 125 and HE4 in the differential diagnosis of a suspicious ovarian tumor.

Serum levels of leptin and IP-10 in preeclampsia compared to controls.

Purpose: Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific syndrome with a complex, yet elusive, etiology. The production of a variety of factors probably implicated in diverse pathways may trigger endothelial dysfunction leading to PE pathogenesis. The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the concentrations of leptin and interferon-gamma-inducible protein-10 (IP-10), factors characterized by inflammatory, immunomodulatory and angiogenic activities, and to evaluate their possible interaction in women with normotensive pregnancy and PE.

HER-2/neu is an independent prognostic factor in type I endometrial adenocarcinoma.

Purpose: To define the prognostic significance of HER-2/neu and PTEN expression in patients with endometrioid (type I) endometrial cancer.

Methods: Seventy-seven patients with endometrioid endometrial carcinoma were included in the study, in a period between 1996 and 2009. Patients with coexisting malignancy and those having incomplete immunohistochemical data or clinical follow-up were excluded.

Low birth weight and prenatal exposure to indoor pollution from tobacco smoke and wood fuel smoke: a matched case-control study in Gaza Strip.

Maternal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a major health hazard as it contains lower doses of the toxins that smokers' inhale. Prenatal exposure to wood fuel smoke has been linked to delivering low birth weight (LBW) infants. The study aims to assess the association between prenatal exposure to ETS and wood fuel smoke and LBW.

Elevated serum levels of interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and human chorionic gonadotropin in pre-eclampsia.

Problem: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific syndrome of unknown aetiology. It is believed to involve an inflammatory process. The aim of the study was to investigate and compare the concentrations of two proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and to evaluate the possible interaction between them and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in women with normotensive pregnancy and PE.

Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and homocysteine changes during hormonal therapy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective, matched study.

The study evaluated the effect of 5 hormonal regimes on serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and homocysteine (Hcy) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS received (1) conjugated estrogens and cyproterone acetate (n = 22), (2) 17beta-estradiol and cyproterone acetate (n = 17), (3) ethinyl-estradiol and cyproterone acetate (high dose; n = 20), (4) ethinyl-estradiol plus cyproterone acetate (low dose; n = 12), or (5) ethinyl-estradiol plus desogetrel (n = 12). Both hsCRP and Hcy levels were measured at baseline and after 4, 7, and 12 months.