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Pathogenesis of endometriosis: the role of genetics, inflammation and oxidative stress.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Jul 2012
Augoulea A, Alexandrou A, Creatsa M, Vrachnis N, Lambrinoudaki I
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INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The etiology of this multifactorial disease is still unresolved and an increasing number of studies suggest that genetic, hormonal, environmental, immunological and oxidative factors may all play an important role in the pathogenesis of this disorder. CONCLUSIONS: In this literature...
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