Anatomopathologic aspects of ovarian endometriosis.
The Authors reviewed 284 cases of endometriosis; it interested all age ranges with prevalence of four and fifth decades and showed a range of 19-68 years. Favourite sites was ovary with 271 cases, remaining were: tubes, omentum, vagina, vulva and cecum. The histological appearance is similar to normal endometrium but these foci react to hormonal stimulation variably.
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Institute of Pathological Anatomy, Padua University.
Chiarelli
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Terribile Wiel Marin
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Salmaso
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology