Anatomopathologic aspects of ovarian endometriosis
Onnis, G.L.; Chiarelli, S.; Terribile Wiel Marin, V.; Salmaso, R.
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology 15(1-2): 47-52
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0390-6663 PMID: 3359644 Document Number: 320977
The Authors reviewed 284 cases of endometriosis; it interested all age ranges with prevalence of fourth and fifth decades and showed a range of 19-68 years. Favourite sites was ovary with 271 cases, remaining were: tubes, omentum, vagina, vulva and cecum. The histological appearance is similar to normal endometrium but these foci react to hormonal stimulation variably.