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Endometriosis is defined as the presence of uterine tissue containing glandular and stromal elements at sites other the uterus. The tissue is hormone-responsive. Synonyms include adenomyosis externa and fibroadenomatosis uteri.
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Stein, E. (2003). Endometriosis. In: Anorectal and Colon Diseases. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18977-7_7
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