title: Extrapelvic endometriosis--an overview and case histories.
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.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Sheikh
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000473:pathology*