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    Obstetric Physiology & Obstetric Disease:Review
    Research Progress on Serum Iron and Ferroptosis in Preeclampsia
    CHEN Yi-bing, TU Jing-yan, TANG Yi-ming, LIN Xiao-yang, LIU Yan-duo, HAN Qing
    2025, 52 (4):  361-365.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250159
    Abstract ( 315 )   HTML ( 27 )   PDF (5374KB) ( 19 )  

    Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder that severely threatens the maternal and fetal health, with a complex pathogenesis. Iron is indispensable for maintaining normal physiological functions, participating in oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and the synthesis of various enzymes. Abnormal serum iron levels can trigger a series of physiological disorders. Ferroptosis is a novel type of iron-dependent programmed cell death and characterized by lipid peroxidation. Studies have found that in patients with preeclampsia, exhibiting dysregulated serum iron metabolism and an increase in serum iron levels. This process may lead to damage to placental trophoblasts cells and vascular endothelial cells by inducing ferroptosis, resulting in insufficient trophoblast cell invasion and impaired remodeling of uterine spiral arteries, which ultimately impairs placental function and leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Abnormal serum iron metabolism and ferroptosis may represent key mechanisms in preeclampsia pathogenesis. Further investigation of the specific mechanisms is expected to provide novel insights and therapeutic targets for the early diagnosis, condition monitoring, and treatment of preeclampsia.

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    Research Progress on the Mechanism of Autophagy in the Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Related Treatments
    YANG Yao-yao, WANG Yong-hong
    2025, 52 (4):  366-370.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250297
    Abstract ( 34 )   HTML ( 17 )   PDF (6582KB) ( 12 )  

    Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific multisystem dysfunction disorder characterized by newly developed hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. In severe cases, it can progress to eclampsia, which remains one of the important causes of poor prognosis and mortality for pregnant women and newborns globally. The pathogenesis of PE is complex, involving multiple pathophysiological processes such as abnormal placental development, vascular endothelial dysfunction, and oxidative stress imbalance. In recent years, studies have found that autophagy, an essential cellular homeostasis regulatory mechanism, degrades organelles and misfolded proteins through the lysosomal pathway and plays a key role in the occurrence and development of PE. Specifically, autophagy participates in the pathological process of PE by regulating multiple aspects, including the invasive ability of trophoblasts, the remodeling process of uterine spiral arteries, and the level of oxidative stress, the intensity of inflammatory response, and the state of endoplasmic reticulum stress. Notably, various signaling molecules and drugs can affect the progression of PE by regulating autophagy activity, providing a theoretical basis for the development of novel targeted therapeutic strategies. This review summarizes the molecular role of autophagy in the pathogenesis of PE and its therapeutic potential, aiming to provide new perspectives for a deeper understanding of the pathological mechanisms and its clinical prevention and treatment.

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    Application Value of the Cerebral-Placental-Uterine Ratio in Predicting Fetal Growth Restriction
    JIANG Yun-xia, LI Jia-hui, LI Xiang, XIA Ming-xue, YANG Shu-li
    2025, 52 (4):  371-376.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250234
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    Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a pregnancy complication closely associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Early diagnosis and monitoring of FGR are crucial for improving prognosis. In recent years, studies have found that the cerebral-placental-uterine ratio (CPUR), as a novel Doppler ultrasound parameter, shows significant advantages in predicting FGR by integrating the hemodynamic indicators of the fetal middle cerebral artery, umbilical artery, and uterine artery. CPUR has high predictive potential for both early-onset and late-onset FGR. Particularly in late-onset FGR, some studies have shown that the predictive efficacy of CPUR is superior to that of traditional blood flow indicators, and it is significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as operative delivery and perinatal mortality. In addition, the predictive value of CPUR for adverse perinatal outcomes in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and pregestational diabetes has also been preliminarily validated. This review summarizes the application value and research progress of CPUR in FGR, aiming to achieve early diagnosis and rational monitoring of high-risk fetuses with FGR though CPUR, reduce the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes of FGR, and provide a theoretical basis for the clinical promotion and individualized intervention of CPUR.

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    Research Progress on the Relationship between Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Stillbirth
    YAO Zheng-yang, WU Shao-wen, LIU Rui-xia, YIN Cheng-hong
    2025, 52 (4):  377-383.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250195
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    Stillbirth is one of the severe complications of pregnancy. The occurrence of stillbirth not only brings huge psychological burdens and harm to pregnant women and their families but also imposes relatively large economic burden on society. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are one of the common complications during pregnancy. Recent studies have shown that HDP is one of the important maternal factors leading to stillbirth. However, little is known about the influence of different hypertension classifications on HDP and stillbirth. The relationship between blood pressure control levels and stillbirth remains controversial, and there are also disputes about whether the use of drugs such as aspirin in the treatment of HDP in pregnant women is beneficial. This review summarizes the influence of HDP on stillbirth, the impact of drug treatment for HDP on stillbirth, the mechanism by which HDP leads to stillbirth, and the management of stillbirth caused by HDP, aiming to provide more scientific and accurate guidance for the prevention and management of stillbirth.

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    Research Progress on the Role of ATP Citrate Lyase in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
    REN Xiang-ning, LI Ping
    2025, 52 (4):  384-388.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250333
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    Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) is a complication of pregnancy, and its occurrence is related to many factors, such as abnormalities immune function, anatomical structure, chromosomal abnormalities, and endocrine abnormalities. Some targeted drugs have achieved certain curative effects in the treatment of RSA. Studies have shown that ATP citrate lyase (ACLY) can affect cell proliferation and function through intracellular metabolic pathways such as glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism. It can also mediate the expression of relevant cytokines through histone acetylation, thereby influencing the proliferation of immune cells and immune regulation, and participating in epigenetic regulation. This review summarizes the potential mechanism of action of ACLY in RSA, aiming to provide new theoretical basis for the targeted therapy of RSA.

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    Obstetric Physiology & Obstetric Disease:Original Article
    Clinical Analysis of 17 Cases of the Second Trimester Induction of Labor in Pregnant Women with Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5
    LI Ling-yan, ZHAO Xian-lan
    2025, 52 (4):  389-393.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250044
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    Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of different induction methods in pregnant women in the second trimester with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stages 3-5. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 17 pregnant women with CKD Stages 3-5 who underwent midtrimester induction of labor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2023. Patients were divided into two groups based on induction method: the ethacridine group (intra-amniotic injection of ethacridine lactate, n=9) and the balloon catheter group (mechanical dilation with a Foley catheter, n=8). General characteristics, induction outcomes (success rate, induction-to-delivery interval, total labor duration), complications, and renal function before and after induction were compared. Results: No significant differences were observed in induction success rate (88.9% vs. 100.0%, P =1.000), induction-to-delivery time, total labor duration, intra-partum blood loss, fetal weight, or incidence of retained products of conception (all P>0.05). Neither group experienced complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, perineal laceration, placental abruption, disseminated intravascular coagulation, intrauterine infection, uterine rupture, conversion to cesarean section, or puerperal infection. Renal function markers (serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid and estimated glomerular filtration rate) remained stable before and after induction in both groups(all P>0.05). For patients with a scarred uterus, success rate did not differ significantly (P =1.000). Conclusions: Both ethacridine lactate and balloon catheter methods are safe and effective for induction of labor in the second trimester in CKD Stages 3-5 patients, without increasing complication risks. However, each method has specific advantages and limitations. Multidisciplinary collaboration is recommended to select individualized induction strategies.

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    Prenatal Diagnosis of Y Chromosome Abnormalities in Amniotic Fluid Cells: A Case Series of 7 Cases
    ZHOU Jing, JI Xiu-qing, LI Li, LIU An, WANG Yu-guo, ZHOU Ran, XU Zheng-feng
    2025, 52 (4):  394-401.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250032
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    Objective: To analyze 7 cases of Y chromosome abnormalities detected in amniotic fluid cells through prenatal testing, evaluate the correlations between different testing methodologies, and provide guidance for accurate interpretation of results in prenatal genetic counseling. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 7 cases with prenatal testing diagnosis of Y chromosome abnormalities. Testing modalities included karyotype analysis, chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and optical genome mapping(OGM). Comprehensive results were derived by integrating findings from these complementary techniques. Results: Among the 7 cases, 6 exhibited mosaics (excluding Case 2). Case 1, 2, 6, and 7 showed consistent Y chromosome abnormalities across all testing methods. In contrast, Case 3, 4, and 5 demonstrated discordant results between techniques. Conclusions: For accurate assessment of fetal Y chromosome status, we recommended a combined approach utilizing conventional karyotyping supplemented by molecular and cytogenetic methods(CMA/MLPA/FISH/OGM) to obtain comprehensive genomic information. Clinicians should correlate the specific type of Y chromosome abnormality with test results to predict potential postnatal phenotypes and provide appropriate genetic counseling.

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    Obstetric Physiology & Obstetric Disease:Case Report
    Non-Scarred Uterine Pregnancy with Concurrent Uterine and Ovarian Rupture: A Case Report
    MA Ling, LI Ya-xi, ZHAO Min, WANG Jing, LI Hong-li
    2025, 52 (4):  402-404.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250155
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    Uterine rupture is a critical obstetric emergency characterized by sudden onset, rapid progression, and high maternal-fetal mortality. While the most common predisposing factor is a scarred uterus, spontaneous uterine and ovarian rupture in late pregnancy without prior surgical history is exceedingly rare. This report describes the diagnosis and management of a non-scarred uterine pregnancy with concurrent uterine and ovarian rupture in an advanced-age patient. The case highlights unique mechanisms of rupture in non-scarred uteri, including advanced maternal age, history of ankylosing spondylitis, and long-term glucocorticoid use, all of which may compromise uterine myometrial integrity. Early diagnosis and immediate intervention were pivotal in improving outcomes, underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in emergency obstetric care. This case provides clinical insights into early risk stratification and optimal management of non-scarred uterine rupture to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.

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    Exaggerated Placental Site with Concurrent Syphilis Infection: A Case Report
    HOU Liu-jing, ZHOU Meng-ying, WEI Yu-yan, JIANG Jing-yan
    2025, 52 (4):  405-409.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250031
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    Exaggerated placental site (EPS) is a rare benign, non-neoplastic condition characterized by excessive proliferation of implantation site intermediate trophoblasts (ISITs) at the placental implantation site, typically occurring after delivery or abortion. The primary clinical manifestation of patients is persistent unexplained vaginal bleeding. Diagnosis is primarily pathological, with key features showing extensive infiltration of intermediate trophoblast cells into the uterine decidua and smooth muscle tissue. A case of patient with medication abortion and syphilis infection who presented with irregular vaginal bleeding and intermittent lower abdominal pain for 50 days post-abortion was reported. Ultrasound revealed retained products of conception involving the myometrium with rich blood flow signals, along with elevated serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels. The patient underwent hysteroscopic resection of residual conception products under ultrasound guidance. Postoperative pathology confirmed EPS. Follow-up showed normalization of β-hCG levels, resumption of menstruation, and favorable prognosis.

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    A Case of Septic Shock Complicating Amniocentesis
    HE Yan-hong, LAN Liu-bing
    2025, 52 (4):  410-413.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250358
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    Obstetric sepsis remains a major cause of maternal mortality. Early recognition and interventions are of great significance in reducing maternal mortality. We report a case of pregnant woman with inevitable abortion who developed septic shock and was successfully treated through multidisciplinary collaboration. The patient was a 27-year-old primipara. After in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET), at the mid trimester of pregnancy, amniocentesis was performed to rule out possible fetal chromosomal abnormalities due to the fetus having a right-side aortic arch. Premature rupture of membranes occurred 16 days after the amniocentesis. During the induction of labor, the patient presented with high fever, persistent hypotension, elevated white blood cells and procalcitonin, along with elevated blood lactic acid and creatinine and thrombocytopenia. After multidisciplinary collaborative treatment including fluid resuscitation, upgraded antibiotic therapy, vasopressors, and bedside continuous renal replacement therapy, the patient improved and was discharged from the hospital. This case suggests that obstetric sepsis and septic shock should be vigilant after amniocentesis. It also emphasizes the importance of early recognition, timely intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of obstetric sepsis and septic shock.

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    Research on Gynecological Malignancies:Review
    Research Progress on m6A Methylation in Endometrial Cancer
    SI Cai-xia, CHENG Yue, SUN Ren-lian, XU Fei-xue
    2025, 52 (4):  414-419.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250231
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    Endometrial cancer (EC), as one of the three major malignant tumors in the female reproductive system, shows an increasing trend in incidence and mortality globally. Patients with early-stage EC have a favorable prognosis, but the survival time of those with advanced-stage and recurrent EC is significantly shortened. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation is the most abundant epitranscriptomic modification in eukaryotic RNA, and the metabolism of RNA is dynamically regulated by three types of regulatory factors: methyltransferases, demethylases, and m6A-binding proteins. Studies have shown that abnormal expression of these regulatory factors plays a critical role in the pathogenesis and progression of EC. For instance, methyltransferase like 3 (METTL3) activates the protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway, and Wilms′ tumor 1-associating protein (WTAP) enhances the characteristics of EC stem cells by affecting the early growth response gene 1 (EGR1)/PTEN pathway. Fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) and AlkB homolog 5 (ALKBH5) promote the proliferation and invasion of EC cells through signaling pathways such as phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt and by regulating the expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), respectively. In addition, YTH m6A RNA-binding protein 2 (YTHDF2) and IGF2 mRNA binding protein (IGF2BP) also participate in the regulation of the malignant phenotypes of EC cells. These findings provide novel perspectives for the early diagnosis and precise therapy of EC. In terms of diagnosis and treatment, high expression of proteins such as METTL3, METTL14, and FTO indicates a poor prognosis, while YTHDF2 is a potential biomarker for identifying precancerous lesions. Furthermore, overexpression of METTL3 can activate CD8+ T cells to inhibit the proliferation of EC, and the METTL3/FGD5-AS1 axis mediates paclitaxel resistance, which lays a theoretical foundation for the immunotherapy of EC and the improvement of chemotherapy resistance.

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    Research Progress on the Immune Evasion Mechanism of Human Papilloma Virus
    LI Zu-wen, GUO Jie, SONG Dian-rong
    2025, 52 (4):  420-424.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250229
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    Immune evasion is one of the core pathogenic mechanisms for the persistent infection of human papilloma virus (HPV) and the progression of related malignancies such as cervical cancer. At the molecular biological level, the genomic regions of HPV play a crucial role in invading and infecting host cells. At the level of the host immune response, HPV inhibits the functions of innate immune core effector cells such as natural killer cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells, and at the same time interferes with the T -lymphocyte-mediated adaptive immune response, ultimately leading to the functional exhaustion of immune effector cells and inducing an immune tolerance state. Notably, HPV can also disrupt the local vaginal microecological balance, causing an interactive imbalance between immune regulation and microbial homeostasis, and creating an immunosuppressive microenvironment conducive to the persistence presence of the virus. In-depth anaysis of these mechanisms is of great significance for the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies for HPV, and is expected to provide new ideas and targets for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HPV-related diseases.

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    Research Progress on the Mechanism of Quercetin against Cervical Cancer
    ZHANG Li-qian, WANG Yu, GAO Yue, BAI Yu-xin, FAN Rui-rui, XIE Jiu-mei, WU Xiao-ke
    2025, 52 (4):  425-430.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250453
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    Quercetin is a flavonoid compound extracted from Chinese herbal medicine. It is widely distributed and has good therapeutic effects on both benign and malignant tumors. The mechanisms of quercetin against cervical cancer include: inhibiting cell proliferation by suppressing transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1); inhibiting cell invasion and migration by down-regulating the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9); promoting cell apoptosis by promoting oxidative stress, activating the p53 gene, activating endoplasmic reticulum stress, and activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK); increasing radiosensitivity by arresting the cell cycle and down-regulating the ratio of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2)/Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax); increasing chemosensitivity by regulating the expression of apoptotic factors; and exerting anti-cervical cancer effects by interfering with signaling pathways such as phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt), Wnt/β-catenin, and Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3). Quercetin has broad application prospects in the field of cervical cancer treatment. However, the clinical application of quercetin is still limited by poor water solubility and low bioavailability. In the future, in-depth exploration is needed at multiple levels from basic research to clinical application to clarify the dose-response relationship and standardize the medication regimen, aiming to provide more effective strategies for the treatment of cervical cancer.

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    Research on Gynecological Malignancies:Original Article
    Machine Learning Diagnostic Model for Ovarian Malignancies Based on Laboratory Data
    CHENG Xiao-ran, ZHAO Dan, NIU Cheng-zhi
    2025, 52 (4):  431-438.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250162
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    Objective: To evaluate the clinical utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) model constructed from multiple laboratory indicators for diagnosing ovarian malignancies. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on laboratory data from 3 465 patients with ovarian malignant tumors and 6 987 patients with benign ovarian tumors at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Patients were randomly divided into training (n=7 317) and testing (n=3 135) sets at a ratio of 7∶3. Feature selection was performed using the Boruta algorithm and Lasso regression. Four models(random forest, logistic regression, support vector machine, and gradient boosting decision tree) were constructed. Model performance was evaluated by area under the curve (AUC), accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Results: The random forest model achieved optimal performance in the testing set (AUC=0.924, accuracy=0.872, recall=0.749), outperforming the other three models and conventional single biomarkers [human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), CA15-3, and D-dimer]. Feature importance analysis identified 15 clinical significant indicators: HE4, CA15-3, CA19-9, CA125, CA724, alpha-fetoprotein, D-dimer, fibrinogen, albumin, lactate dehydrogenase, neutrophil percentage, absolute neutrophil count, lymphocyte percentage, absolute lymphocyte count, and platelet count. Conclusions: The random forest model based on laboratory data demonstrated high diagnostic efficacy for ovarian malignancies with promising clinical applicability. Future studies should incorporate multicenter data and multimodal information to enhance model generalizability and interpretability, facilitating its integration into clinical practice.

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    Research on Gynecological Malignancies:Case Report
    Primary Ovarian Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma with Rectal Metastasis: A Case Report
    YUAN Meng, LI Jun-fen, WU Yue-xiao, YANG Yong-xiu
    2025, 52 (4):  439-442.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250037
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    Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare pathological entity, and its primary occurrence in the ovary is exceptionally uncommon, with limited cases reported in the literature. This report presents a case of primary ovarian ESS in a patient admitted for a pelvic mass incidentally detected during routine examination. The patient was asymptomatic, and imaging revealed bilateral adnexal masses, initially suspected to be of sex cord-stromal origin. Surgical intervention included total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy(incorporating left ovarian mass excision), right pelvic mass excision, and rectal surface nodule resection. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian ESS with rectal metastasis. Postoperatively, the patient received one cycle of liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride chemotherapy.

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    Cervical Adenoid Basal Cell Carcinoma with HPV18-Positivity: A Case Report
    ZHANG Ru-wen, CAO Lei
    2025, 52 (4):  443-446.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250114
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    Cervical adenoid basal cell carcinoma (ABC) is a rare malignancy that is frequently associated with high-risk human papillomavirus(HPV) infection and often coexists with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion(HSIL). Due to its nonspecific clinical manifestations, ABC is prone to misdiagnosis, and its pathogenesis remains unclear, posing diagnostic challenges. This report presents a postmenopausal patient with cervical ABC who was admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine with the chief complaint of cervical lesion 3 days prior. Given the patient′s lack of fertility desire, a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. No postoperative complications or recurrence has been observed during follow-up. By summarizing the etiology, clinical characteristics, and key diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of this disease, this case aims to enhance clinicians′ understanding of cervical ABC and improve diagnostic accuracy and management strategies.

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    A Case Report of Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinosarcoma with Extensive Omental Metastasis
    ZHANG Shi-xia, YAN Yu, WAN Zi-hua, LIU Chang
    2025, 52 (4):  447-450.  doi: 10.12280.gjfckx.20250222
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    Primary carcinosarcoma of the fallopian tube is a rare malignant tumor originating from mesodermal tissues. Its etiology and pathogenesis remains unclear, and surgical treatment is the main clinical approach. We report a case of primary carcinosarcoma of the fallopian tube with extensive omental metastasis. The patient underwent pelvic magnetic resonance imaging because of abdominal pain, which revealed a large solid pelvic mass accompanied by enlarged bilateral iliac vessels and para-aortic lymph nodes. After multi-disciplinary discussion, the patient underwent transabdominal pelvic mass resection, total hysterectomy, omentectomy and appendectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection, and tumour cytoreduction surgery. After the operation, the patient received one cycle of intravenous chemotherapy with paclitaxel combined with carboplatin. Due to intolerable myelosuppression after chemotherapy, the patient signed out of the hospital and passed away according to telephone follow-up. By summarizing the onset characteristics, histopathological manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of tubal carcinosarcoma in this case, we aim to improve clinicians′understanding of this disease and provide references for its clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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    Gynecological Disease & Related Research:Review
    Research Progress on the Mechanism of the Effect of Chronic Endometritis on Endometrial Receptivity
    SU Han, GUO Jie, SONG Dian-rong, ZHANG Wei
    2025, 52 (4):  451-456.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250213
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    Chronic endometritis (CE) is an inflammatory disease characterized by endometrial stromal edema, hyperemia, irregular thickening, and the presence of plasma cell infiltration. Recent studies have demonstrated that CE can reduce endometrial receptivity through multiple mechanisms, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as infertility, recurrent implantation failure, and recurrent miscarriage. The specific mechanisms include: the disorder of the intrauterine immune microenvironment caused by the imbalance of the proportions of endometrial immune cells; the disruption of the intrauterine microbial homeostasis due to the decrease in the abundance of Lactobacillus and the increase of conditional pathogens; the dysregulation of the hormonal regulatory network resulting from the increased expression of estrogen receptors and the decreased responsiveness to progesterone; and the abnormal angiogenesis of the endometrium triggered by the overexpression of pro-angiogenic factors such as hypoxia-inducible factor and vascular endothelial growth factor. Elucidating the relationships between the above mentioned mechanisms and endometrial receptivity could provide a theoretical basis for the accurate clinical diagnosis, targeted therapies of CE, and the improvement of reproductive outcomes, and is of great significance for safeguarding female reproductive health.

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    Application of Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging Technology in Endometriosis Surgery
    ZHANG Wei-feng, LIN Yi, ZHANG Yi
    2025, 52 (4):  457-461.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250041
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    Endometriosis (EMs) is a benign lesion, but its lesions have diverse morphologies and different depths, and can involve multiple organs. It has a long-term course and is difficult to cure completely. Failure to recognize or completely remove the lesions during surgery is considered the main cause of EMs recurrence. How to locate the lesions during surgery, determine their scope, perform precise resection, and avoid organ damage at the same time is a major challenge for surgeons. As an enhanced visualization technology, near-infrared fluorescence imaging technology can, on the one hand, provide additional real-time visual information during surgery to help surgeons locate the lesion and their scope; On the other hand, it is convenient to use and has high safety. Many scholars have begun to apply it in EMs surgery and have made progress in lesion detection, surgical visualization and navigation, blood supply assessment, and prognosis prediction. This article reviews the application progress of near-infrared fluorescence imaging technology in gynecological EMs surgery.

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    Research Advances in Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
    ZHAO Ming, ZHAN Hong, WU Rui-jin
    2025, 52 (4):  462-466.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250022
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    Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), characterized by the premature decline of ovarian function in women of reproductive age, significantly impairs quality of life and fertility. Its incidence has been rising globally. While conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alleviated symptoms, its efficacy in restoring ovarian function or achieving pregnancy remains limited. With the emergence of regenerative medicine, platelet rich plasma (PRP) has garnered attention as a novel biologic therapeutic strategy. PRP, enriched with diverse growth factors, demonstrates potential to activate angiogenesis, cell proliferation, anti-apoptosis, and cell repair, thereby offering a promising avenue for ovarian regeneration. Preliminary clinical studies, though predominantly exploratory, suggest that PRP may improve the ovarian microenvironment, reactivate folliculogenesis, and enhance pregnancy rates. However, current evidence is constrained by small sample sizes and a lack of large-scale randomized controlled trials. The safety profile of PRP remains incompletely defined. While no serious adverse effects have been reported in POI applications, risks (e.g. infection, hypersensitivity) observed in other medical fields warrant caution. This review synthesizes the potential mechanisms of PRP in ovarian functional recovery, summarizes current clinical progress, and identifies key research gaps, aiming to provide a theoretical basis and research directions for clinical treatment.

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    Gynecological Disease & Related Research:Original Article
    Analysis of Hysteroscopic Imaging Characteristics of Endometrial Tuberculosis Patients with Successful Pregnancy
    LIU Lin-lin, HUANG Xiao-wu, XIA En-lan
    2025, 52 (4):  467-473.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250527
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    Objective: To summarize the hysteroscopic imaging characteristics of endometrial tuberculosis (ETB)patients with successful pregnancy, and provide references for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 111 ETB patients who visited the Hysteroscopy Center of Fuxing Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from May 2012 to January 2020. Follow-up was carried out until March 2025. Among them, 36 patients (32.4%, 36/111) who finally achieved successful pregnancy were selected. Their medical records, hysteroscopic images and pregnancy outcome data were collected, and the characteristics of hysteroscopic manifestations were summarized. Results: Among the 36 patients with successful pregnancy, 83.3% (30/36) were primary infertile. The conception methods included 29 cases of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and 7 cases of natural conception. Hysteroscopic manifestations included normal uterine cavity morphology in 8 cases (3 of them had endometrial hyperemia), tuberculous nodules in 2 cases, and tuberculous polyps in 8 cases. In addition, 18 cases had different degrees of intrauterine adhesions (IUA), including 1 case of mild IUA, 11 cases of moderate IUA and 6 cases of severe IUA, among which 3 cases were complicated with caseous necrosis. All patients received standardized anti-tuberculosis therapy. Among the 18 patients with IUA, all achieved successful pregnancy after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis. Conclusions: The hysteroscopic findings in ETB patients with successful pregnancy are diverse, including endometrial hyperemia, tuberculous nodules, tuberculous polyps, caseous necrosis and different degrees of IUA, and multiple lesions coexist in some cases. These manifestations constitute the hysteroscopic imaging of ETB in the context of pregnancy, which can provided references for preoperative assessment of fertility and individualized management.

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    Gynecological Disease & Related Research:Case Report
    Hysteroscopic Surgery of Complex Cervical Adhesions after Cold Knife Conization in Postmenopausal Women: A Report of Two Cases
    LUO Yi-yang, ZHOU Qiao-yun, XIAO Yu, HUANG Xiao-wu, XIA En-lan
    2025, 52 (4):  474-476.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250281
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    Complex cervical adhesions following cold knife conization in postmenopausal women present a significant clinical challenge for gynecological procedures. The clinical data of two such cases were analyzed. In Case 1, the patient presented with endometrial thickening and abdominal distension, while Case 2 involved a uterine cavity mass with fluid accumulation. Cervical adhesiolysis was performed using ultrasound-guided direct puncture combined with methylene blue staining (Case 1), and blunt dissection with mosquito curved forceps (Case 2), followed by gradual cervical dilation using Hegar dilators and a combined cold knife-electrosurgery technique. Successful adhesiolysis and resection of endometrial lesion were achieved in both cases. The mean operative duration was 40 minutes, with an estimated blood loss of 5 mL. No complications (e.g., uterine perforation or adjacent organ injury) occurred. Ultrasound-guided direct puncture with methylene blue staining or blunt dissection with mosquito curved forceps may overcome surgical limitations in postmenopausal women with post-conization cervical adhesions, offering a safe, minimally invasive, and effective approach for complex cases.

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    A Case of Paravaginal Prolapse 30 Years after Sigmoid Colon Vaginoplasty
    Miherinisha·Maimaiti , Nuerguzaili·Maihemuti , Mukedaisi·Maimaitiaili
    2025, 52 (4):  477-480.  doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250089
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    Vaginal atresia is a relatively rare congenital malformation of the reproductive tract, which is caused by the failure of the urogenital sinus to participate in the formation of the lower segment of the vagina. Different surgical methods may lead to different complications, and there is limited long-term data on postoperative complications and management at home and abroad. A patient with type Ⅱ vaginal atresia who has undergone sigmoid colon vaginoplasty with uterine preservation was treated at the People′s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Thirty years after the surgery, the patients presented with paravaginal prolapse. After discussion by a multi-disciplinary team, the patient underwent vaginal reconstruction surgery and laparoscopic left ovarian cystectomy. The surgery was successful, and the patient had a good follow-up result 8 months after the surgery. This case aims to explore the long-term complications of sigmoid colon vaginoplasty for genital tract malformations and improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of such patients.

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