Extrapelvic endometriosis.
Extrapelvic endometriosis has been reported in nearly every organ system of the human female body. The etiology of this disease may well be due to one or more factors. Though less common than pelvic disease, extrapelvic endometriosis is often difficult to diagnose and more difficult to treat. Our experience combined with a review of world literature is presented focusing on diagnosis and management.
Markham
S M
SM
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
Carpenter
S E
SE
Rock
J A
JA
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*