The migrating adenomyoma: past views on the etiology of adenomyosis and endometriosis

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This review discusses historical perspectives on the origins and development of adenomyosis and endometriosis, considering various proposed etiological theories.

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This article discusses the history surrounding the debate on the etiopathology of endometriosis, specifically deep infiltrating endometriosis, and traces the controversies in its management that are as pertinent today as they were when the disease was first described in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

MeSH descriptors

Adenomyoma Endometrial Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Adenomyoma Adenomyoma Adenomyoma Cell Movement Cell Movement Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Europe Female History, 19th Century History, 20th Century

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