BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is frequently associated with and thought of having propensity to develop into ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC), although the molecular transformation mechanism is not completely understood. METHODS: We employe…
Endometriosis is classically defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the endometrial lining and uterine musculature. With an estimated frequency of 5%-10% among women of reproductive age, endometriosis is a commo…
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immunohistochemical Rb2/p130 expression in a series of benign, borderline, and malignant ovarian tumors. STUDY DESIGN: Seventy-six operative specimens were analyzed. Frequencies and …