Endometriosis and Endometriosis-Associated Tumors

Rosalia C. M. Simmen; Charles M. Quick; Wenxin Zheng

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-7696-4_12-1

Endometriosis and Endometriosis-Associated Tumors

Rosalia C. M. Simmen, Charles M. Quick, Wenxin Zheng

In: Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology · 2024 · pp. 1–31 · doi:10.1007/978-981-19-7696-4_12-1 · W4392665338

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This chapter reviews the current understanding of endometriosis, including its etiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathologic features, and potential for improved diagnosis and therapy using advanced technologies.

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