{"paper_id":"27205808-4b0f-41ba-82fa-152baf65e817","body_text":"Abstract\nThe original histological description of endometriosis dates back to 1860 by von Rokitansky.1 In 1899 Russell described the disease. However, it was not until six decades ago that the term “endometriosis” was coined by Sampson.2 Although significant advances have been made in many aspects of endometriosis, its etiology and pathogenesis remain poorly understood.\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nvon Rokitansky C: 1860, quoted by Ridley JH: The histogenesis of endometriosis: A review of facts and fancies. Obstet Gynecol Surv 23:1, 1968\nSampson JA: Perforating hemorrhagic (chocolate) cysts of the ovary, their importance and especially their relation to pelvic adenomas of the endometrial type. Arch Surg 3: 245, 1921\nKarnaky KH: The use of stilbestrol for endometriosis. 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