Etiologies of endometriosis and model systems: is there a risk of a tunnel vision?
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial-like tissue at non-uterine locations, primarily within the peritoneal cavity. The disease can have diverse presentations with superficial lesions, deep invading lesions and ovarian cysts …
Effects of Endometriosis, Fibroids, and Other Pathological Conditions on Muscular Contractions in the Human Fallopian Tube.
Ectopic pregnancy (EP) and tubal endometriosis (TEM) directly affect the fallopian tube structure and function, while ovarian cysts (OC) and uterine fibroids (UF) may indirectly influence tubal physiology. These conditions …
Comparison of serum markers of inflammation in endometrioma and benign ovarian cysts.
Endometriosis is known as a chronic inflammatory disease. This study investigates the differences in the inflammatory response between endometriomas and benign ovarian cysts during the preoperative and postoperative periods.