A call for mast cells from endometriotic lesions
What is to blame? Mast cell?
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Fibrosis is not only a histological finding in endometriosis
New studies show that fibrosis might be related to several mechanisms in endometriosis pathophysiology
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Study Identifies Factors Associated With Risk of UrinaryTract Endometriosis Recurrence
Age below 25 at the time of first surgery and presence of autoimmune diseases seems to be associated with recurrence of urinary tract endometriosis while adjuvant hormonal therapy seems to have a protective effect.
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To Remove the Ovary(ies) or Not During Hysterectomy for Endometriosis
Pelvic pain after hysterectomy for endometriosis may not significantly differ based on ovarian conservation status.
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Coexistence of endometriosis and cardiovascular diseases
There is a relationship between endometriosis and cardiovascular diseases depending on common underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms.
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An important matter to revise: Immune system changes in endometriosis
Immunopathogenic mechanisms play pivotal roles in the disease development and progression in endometriosis
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Endometriotic cyst fluid and the postoperative recurrence of endometriosis
A promising step in preventing postoperative ovarian endometriosis recurrences
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Transvaginal Ultrasound Could Be Sufficient to Properly Diagnose Deep Endometriosis and Ovarians Endometriomas
However, a systematic approach is essential.
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