Article
Peritoneal Fluid Cytokines Reveal New Insights of Endometriosis Subphenotypes.
International journal of molecular sciences - 15 May 2020
Zhou Jieliang, Chern Bernard Su Min, Barton-Smith Peter, Phoon Jessie Wai Leng, Tan Tse Yeun, Viardot-Foucault Veronique, Ku Chee Wai, Tan Heng Hao, Chan Jerry Kok Yen, Lee Yie Hou
Abstract excerpt
Endometriosis is a common inflammatory gynecological disorder which causes pelvic scarring, pain, and infertility, characterized by the implantation of endometrial-like lesions outside the uterus. The peritoneum, ovaries, and deep soft tissues are the commonly involved sites, and endometriotic lesions can be classified into three subphenotypes: superficial peritoneal endometriosis (PE), ovarian endometrioma (OE),...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.