Endometriosis

 Topic:  
Hints · Remembered Topics    
  Start Here  Overview  World Articles  Find Experts  Books & DVDs  Help 
Helpful information about Endometriosis. To learn more about this topic, click the World Articles tab. To find experts on this topic, click the Find Experts tab. To find books and DVDs you can purchase, click the Books & DVDs tab.
Is a:
  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A condition in which functional endometrial tissue is present outside the uterus. It is often confined to the pelvis involving the ovary, the ligaments, cul-de-sac, and the uterovesical peritoneum. An enlarged area of endometriosis that resembles a tumor. It is usually found in the ovary. When it is filled with old blood, it is known as a chocolate cyst. The extension of endometrial tissue into the myometrium.
Synonyms:
  • Adenomyosis
  • Endometrioma
  • Endometriomas
  • Endometrioses
  • Endometriosos
Broader Topics:
Narrower Topics:
  • None
Possibly Related Topics: