Endometriosis

David L. Olive, D L Olive, L B Schwartz, Lisa Barrie Schwartz
The New England journal of medicine · 1993 · vol. 328(24) , pp. 1759–1769 · doi:10.1056/nejm199306173282407 · PMID:8110213 · W4248356941
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This review critically evaluates established facts and unsupported impressions regarding endometriosis, highlighting areas of controversy and recent insights into this complex gynecologic disorder.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a common disorder, yet it is among the most enigmatic of gynecologic diseases. The literature on endometriosis is extensive, though often contradictory or inadequate, and reflects our frequent inability to decipher even the most fundamental aspects of common diseases. Recent studies have produced new insights into this complex disorder, however.In this review we shall critically evaluate what we know -- and do not know -- about endometriosis. Established facts will be separated from unsupported impressions, and areas of controversy will be highlighted.DefinitionEndometriosis is classically defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the . . .

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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