[Cervical endometriosis: usefulness of colposcopic examination in the diagnosis].

N Vallone, Vallone N, Guarino S, S Guarino, Stefania Guarino, Ferrara C, Clara Ferrara, C Ferrara, Caruso G, G Caruso, Giuseppe Caruso, Squadrito G, G Squadrito, Giovanni Squadrito
Minerva ginecologica · 1989 · vol. 41(1) , pp. 7–8 · PMID:2739941 · W2416190626
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Six cases of cervical endometriosis were identified in 420 colposcopies, suggesting a link between cervical trauma and the condition, and confirming colposcopy's diagnostic utility.

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Six cases of cervical endometriosis out of 420 colposcopies (1.42%) are described. The data suggest a correlation between electrocautery or other cervical trauma and cervical endometriosis. This study confirms that colposcopic examination is indispensable for a correct diagnosis of cervical endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Uterine Cervical Diseases Adult Colposcopy Electrocoagulation Electrocoagulation Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Uterine Cervical Diseases Uterine Cervical Diseases

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