title: Extra-genitally located endometriosis.
abstract: Endometriosis is defined by the presence of ectopic and endometrial islands outside the uterus. The significance of its finding is also outlined by its less frequent localizations (intestine, gall bladder, lungs) and by its differentiated symptoms complicating the differential diagnosis. The definitive diagnosis can only be reached through a histopathological examination as the detection of this affliction may lead to severe therapeutic errors (radical resection). The importance of an early diagnosis may help in preventing and delaying the effects of this affliction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology, IASO Center, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Dimitrakoupoulos
authors.forename: Petra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Surlin
authors.forename: Garofiţa
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mateescu
authors.forename: Mihaela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hîncu
authors.forename: Mălina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Coman
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gheorghe
mesh_terms: D002828:Choristoma; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans