Extrapelvic endometriosis--an overview and case histories.

H H Sheikh; Sheikh Hh

Extrapelvic endometriosis--an overview and case histories.

H H Sheikh, Sheikh Hh

International journal of fertility and women's medicine · 1998 · vol. 43(1) , pp. 12–7 · PMID:9532464 · W2412373360

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Abstract

Extrapelvic endometriosis (EPE) is rare, and often associated with uterine procedures. Four cases of EPE are presented. The relationship between pelvic endometriosis and infertility is discussed. Pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment are explained, along with a review of the literature.

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endometriosisinfertility

MeSH descriptors

Abdominal Muscles Endometriosis Groin Umbilicus Abdominal Muscles Adult Biopsy Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Groin Humans Umbilicus

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Villar’s nodule: A case report and systematic literature review of endometriosis externa of the umbilicus 2007

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Villar’s nodule: A case report and systematic literature review of endometriosis externa of the umbilicus 2007

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