Endometriosis

In: Imaging of Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors · 1990 · pp. 73–75 · doi:10.1007/978-3-642-83825-5_9 · W4251978461
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Intestinal endometriosis, typically linked to genital endometriosis, involves the presence of endometrial tissue within the intestinal wall.

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Intestinal endometriosis is defined as the presence of functional or non-functional endometrial tissue in the intestinal wall. It is generally associated with genital endometriosis. Written in collaboration with A. Geoffray, A. Rogopoulos, and C. Balu-Maestro. Similar content being viewed by others

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