Although several theories exist, the etiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis is poorly understood. Data from clinical and laboratory studies indicate that this disease has common characteristics with malignant neoplasms. The present review focuses on the common molecular mechanisms involved in both implantation of tissue at ectopic sites in endometriosis and tumor metastasis …
Katsakos I, Karpeta M, Paraskevaidis C, Papadis P, Paparistidis N
The following review examines the current role and complication rates of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), which is a hysterectomy completed entirely laparoscopically. Recent advances in equipment, surgical techniques and training have established total laparoscopic hysterectomy as a well tolerated and efficient technique. It is increasingly being adopted around the world …
Zacharakis D, Thomakos N, Rodolakis A, Antsaklis A
Gestational trophoblastic disease comprises a spectrum of interrelated conditions originating from the placenta. These conditions are classified as gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), when they present a benign behaviour and as gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), when a malignant potential is present. Vaginal bleeding and hyperemesis gravidarum are the most common presenting …
Diamantopoulou S, Polyzou H, Kapogiannatos G, Perrakis E
We report a case of a 46-year-old female patient, referring for painless mass at the left gluteal region, with gradual enlargement during the last 8 months. Symptoms initiated almost right after surgical excision of a tumor sited nearby the left Bartholin gland. Patient underwent surgical excision of a two-lobed mass sited at the left gluteal region and the left labia majora …
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