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Review
. 1997 Jun;24(2):219-33.
doi: 10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70301-6.

Pathogenesis of endometriosis

E Oral  1 , A Arici
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Review

Pathogenesis of endometriosis

E Oral et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 1997 Jun.
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Abstract

This article reviews the pathogenesis of endometriosis, which involves retrograde dissemination of endometrium and/or development in situ by metaplasia, and there is evidence suggesting that genetic and hormonal factors may play a role. There is also substantial evidence that immunologic factors, namely peritoneal macrophages, T cells, natural killer cells, and soluble products secreted by these cells, are involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis.

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