Endometriosis History Linked to Increased Melanoma Risk

In: Journal watch · 2007 · vol. 2007 · doi:10.1056/jd200711210000001 · W2318928392
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A large case-control study found that women with a history of endometriosis had a significantly increased risk of developing melanoma.

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Previous case-control studies suggested an association between endometriosis and melanoma, but the small number of melanomas threw doubt on the

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