Pelvic Endometriosis

In: Pathology of the Female Genital Tract · 1982 · pp. 464–478 · doi:10.1007/978-1-4757-1767-9_19 · W4235074173
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Pelvic endometriosis involves endometrial tissue found in ectopic locations, most frequently in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cul de sac, and uterine ligaments.

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This 1982 chapter surveys pelvic endometriosis as ectopic endometrium occurring outside the uterus, listing common pelvic sites such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, cul-de-sac, uterine ligaments, and the rectovaginal septum. It provides a descriptive overview grounded largely in referenced case reports and pathologic observations, with frequency notes such as ovarian involvement accounting for most pelvic cases. The main limitation is that the excerpted text is not an original study and does not present a systematic methods section or new data beyond literature synthesis. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it focuses on the pathology and anatomic distribution of pelvic endometriosis.

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Endometrium, the normal lining mucosa of the uterus, is found in a variety of ectopic sites (Figures 19.1 and 19.2).10,25,2648,51 Some of the extrauterine locations in which it has been found include (in order of frequency): Ovaries (80% of all pelvic endometriosis) Fallopian tubes, uterus, and cul de sac Uterine ligaments8 Rectovaginal septum Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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