{"paper_id":"c07bed8c-d1be-482f-821e-89d01aad87b8","body_text":"Pancreatic endometriosis\nDOI:\nhttps://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.2-79.49Keywords:\npancreas, endometriosis, pancreatic endometriosisAbstract\nEndometriosis is a pathological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in ectopic sites, although pancreatic involvement has been described very rarely. A systematic literature review was performed, according to the PRISMA statement from PubMed and Google Scholar with the identification of 20 cases reported in the period 1984-2024.\nReferences\nGkegkes ID, Fotiou A, Mavroeidis VK, Gerogiannis IN, Iavazzo C. Pancreatic endometriosis: a systematic review. Ann Gastroenterol. 2023;36(1):61-67.\nBulletti C, Coccia ME, Battistoni S, Borini A. Endometriosis and infertility. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2010;27(8):441-7.\nAndres MP, Arcoverde FVL, Souza CCC, Fernandes LFC, Abrão MS, Kho RM. Extrapelvic endometriosis: A systematic review. 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