Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium, from endo, "inside", and metrium, "mother") is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. Endometriosis primarily develops in women of the reproductive age.

Relation to cancer

Endometriosis is not the same as endometrial cancer.

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Current research has not demonstrated an association between endometriosis and endometrial, cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancers. In very rare cases ( much less than one percent), endometriosis is seen with endometrioid cancer, but there is no evidence of a causative role between one and the other.

Related Topics:
Endometrial - Cervical - Uterine - Ovarian - Endometrioid cancer

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Endometriosis often coexists with leiomyoma or adenomyosis.

Related Topics:
Leiomyoma - Adenomyosis

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