Typical and subtle atypical presentations of endometriosis
Jacques Donnez1, Anne Van Langendonckt
1Department of Gynecology, Catholic University of Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Brussels, Belgium. Donnez@gyne.ucl.ac.be
Purpose Of Review:
To review the concept of typical, subtle and invisible endometriosis and analyze the evolution and progression of the disease, as well as some factors possibly involved in the pathogenesis.
Recent Findings:
Although rejected by Redwine, the concept of non-visible endometriosis has been proven to exist. Some new ideas on the implication of reactive oxygen species in the development of endometriosis and its early stages are described here.
Summary:
The increased diagnosis of endometriosis can be explained not only by the increased experience and ability of the surgeon to detect typical and non-typical endometriotic lesions, but also by a better understanding of the pathogenesis.
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