FAP expression in deep and superficial endometriosis: Association with MRI and transvaginal ultrasound visibility.
Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is expressed in the fibroinflammatory stroma of endometriosis, but its relationship to conventional imaging visibility is unknown. We evaluated FAP expression in deep endometriosis (DE) and …
Gynecologic imaging errors and pitfalls: how to avoid misdiagnosis on pelvic MRI.
Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a pivotal role in evaluating gynecologic diseases, offering superior soft-tissue characterization, multiplanar imaging, and functional assessment compared to ultrasound and computed tomography. This article …
Curcumin Alleviates Endometriosis in Sexually Mature Female Mice by Targeting PKA and Inhibiting De Novo Estrogen Synthesis.
Background: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disorder with limited treatment options. The precise molecular targets of curcumin and its effects on local estrogen synthesis in this disease remain unclear. Methods: We …