Endometriosis presenting as recurrent massive haemorrhagic ascites.
Haemorrhagic ascites (HA) is an uncommon clinical entity commonly caused by cirrhosis, malignancy and iatrogenic intervention. In the absence of these causes, it poses a diagnostic challenge. We present a …
Stage-dependent shifts in peritoneal cytokine profiles drive monocyte functional reprogramming in endometriosis.
Introduction. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which monocytes/macrophages play a key pathogenetic role. The peritoneal fluid (PF) cytokine profile can modulate recruited monocyte functions, determining their contribution to …
Defining Surgical Success in Endometriosis: A Patient-Centered Pilot Study.
This study aimed to define surgical success in patients with endometriosis from a patient-centered perspective and determine the improvement in pain and quality of life that patients consider indicative of …