Transvaginal Resection of an Ovarian Fibroma Presenting as Meigs Syndrome
Objective: Ovarian fibromas are benign neoplasms that arise from the stromal connective tissue of the ovary and constitute 4% of all ovarian neoplasms. We report a case of a twisted ovarian fibroma with ascites and mild pleural effusion which was removed
Wei-Hsi Chang+2 more
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Cytokines and Prognostic Factors in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Introduction Ovarian cancer has a high mortality and delayed diagnosis. Inflammation is a risk factor for ovarian cancer, and the inflammatory response is involved in almost all stages of tumor development.
Millena Prata Jammal+4 more
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Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell-derived exosomes and genitourinary cancers: A mini review
Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell- (MSC-) derived exosomes are gaining popularity for their involvement in tissue repair and repressing various tumors through extensive patterns.
Aria Salehpour+4 more
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HE4 in the differential diagnosis of ovarian masses [PDF]
Ovarian masses, a common finding among pre- and post-menopausal women, can be benign or malignant. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic malignancy among women living in industrialized countries.
ANASTASI, Emanuela+5 more
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Constitutively active transforming growth factor β receptor 1 in the mouse ovary promotes tumorigenesis [PDF]
Despite the well-established tumor suppressive role of TGFβ proteins, depletion of key TGFβ signaling components in the mouse ovary does not induce a growth advantage.
Bartholin, Laurent+5 more
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Importance of complement system components in ovarian endometriomas. A comparative cohort study [PDF]
Background. Ovarian endometriomas are one of the most common ovarian neoplasms. There are specific ultrasound criteria for this type of endometriosis; however, in some cases, differential diagnosis from other ovarian tumors is challenging. Aim.
Anna V. Chizhova+3 more
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Value of Ascitic Lipids in the Differentiation between Cirrhotic and Malignant Ascites [PDF]
Ascitic fluid concentrations of cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids, were compared with ascitic fluid total protein in 40 patients with chronic liver disease, 51patients with various neoplasms and 1 patient with cardiac failure.
Alexander L. Gerbes+22 more
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Physiopathological Implications of 7TM Receptors [PDF]
Seven-transmembrane (7TM) receptors are one of the most important proteins involved in perception of extracellular stimuli and regulation of variety of intracellular signaling pathways.
Cygankiewicz, Adam
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Pictorial essay: MRI evaluation of endometriosis-associated neoplasms
Endometriosis is a frequent pathology mostly affecting women of young age. When typical aspects are present, the diagnosis can easily be made at imaging, especially at MRI.
Louise Radzynski+4 more
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Uterine adenocarcinoma with abdominal metastases in an ovariohysterectomised female cat [PDF]
An adenocarcinoma of the uterine stump with abdominal metastases is described in a 12-year-old incompletely ovariohysterectomised female Domestic Short Haired (DSH) cat.
Belter LF+4 more
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