Perimenopausal management of ovarian endometriosis and associated cancer risk: When is medical or surgical treatment indicated?

Paolo Vercellini, Paola Viganò, Laura Buggio, Sofia Makieva, Giovanna Scarfone, Fulvia Milena Cribiù, Fabio Parazzini, Edgardo Somigliana
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2018 · vol. 51 , pp. 151–168 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.01.017 · PMID:29551389 · W2794270388
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This review addresses the management of ovarian endometriosis during perimenopause, detailing when medical or surgical interventions are indicated and considering associated cancer risks.

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endometriosis

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Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Carcinoma, Endometrioid Endometriosis Ovarian Neoplasms Perimenopause Precancerous Conditions Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Carcinoma, Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrioid Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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