Defining endometrial cells: the need for improved identification at ectopic sites and characterization in eutopic sites for developing novel methods of management for endometriosis

Kathy L Sharpe-Timms

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.01.123

Defining endometrial cells: the need for improved identification at ectopic sites and characterization in eutopic sites for developing novel methods of management for endometriosis

Kathy L Sharpe-Timms

Fertility and sterility · 2005 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.01.123 · PMID:16009152

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Abstract

Endometriosis is classically defined as ectopic growth of endometrial glands and stroma. Currently, histologic confirmation of laparoscopic findings is paramount for diagnosis of endometriosis and evidence is evolving suggesting that the pathogenesis of endometriosis is related to endometrial anomalies.

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endometriosis

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Choristoma Endometriosis Endometrium Cell Culture Techniques Cell Culture Techniques Cells, Cultured Choristoma Disease Management Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Endometrium Female Humans

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