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Tissue integrity of the regurgitated endometrium is pivotal to the development of endometriosis. Occult, submicroscopic lesions occur. Diagnostic laparoscopy may underestimate as well as overestimate the presence of endometriosis.
Evers
Johannes L H
JL
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Research Institute GROW, Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. jev@sgyn.azm.nl
Dunselman
Gerard A J
GA
Groothuis
Patrick
P
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods