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Endometriosis risk in relation to naevi, freckles and skin sensitivity to sun exposure: the French E3N cohort.
International journal of epidemiology - 1 Aug 2009
Kvaskoff Marina, Mesrine Sylvie, Clavel-Chapelon Françoise, Boutron-Ruault Marie-Christine
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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is an important women's health issue, however its aetiology remains unknown. An association between endometriosis and cutaneous melanoma was described, possibly explained through common genetic features. To further investigate this association, we assessed the link between phenotypic traits predisposing to melanoma and the risk of endometriosis. METHODS: Using a case-control design, we...
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