Malignant transformation of abdominal wall endometriosis: A systematic review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes

Gang Liu; Yizi Wang; Yinghan Chen; Fang Ren

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.006

Malignant transformation of abdominal wall endometriosis: A systematic review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes

Gang Liu, Yizi Wang, Yinghan Chen, Fang Ren

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2021 · vol. 264 , pp. 363–367 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.006 · PMID:34391052 · W3191729736

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This systematic review synthesizes epidemiological data, diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities, and patient outcomes for malignant transformation occurring within abdominal wall endometriosis.

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Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Carcinoma, Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrioid Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Cesarean Section Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Female Humans Pregnancy

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