Endometrioza extrapelvică - experienţa personală

Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecologic entity, affecting up to 15% of women of reproductive age. It is defined by the presence of functional endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterine cavity, which is responsive to hormonal stimulation. Although it predominantly locates on peritoneal surfaces, extrapelvic endometriosis has been reported in almost all parts of the body giving rise to a wide variety of clinical symptoms. Only a few cases of spontaneous endometriosis are described, the majority being strongly related to obstetrical or gynecological procedures. The etiology that completely explains the cause and pathogenesis of extrapelvic endometriosis is unknown. The diagnosis represents a real challenge for the clinicians, being neither easy nor routine. Neoplastic transformation was reported. The optimal treatment is still under debate for each location.