Defining endometrial cells: The need for improved identification at ectopic sites and characterization in eutopic sites for developing novel methods of management for endometriosis

Sharpe-Timms, Kathy L.

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.01.123

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Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 35-37, July 2005

Defining endometrial cells: The need for improved identification at ectopic sites and characterization in eutopic sites for developing novel methods of management for endometriosis

Division of Reproductive and Perinatal Research, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri

Received 11 January 2005; received in revised form 11 January 2005; accepted 11 January 2005.

Endometriosis is classically defined as ectopic growth of endometrial glands and stroma. Currently, histologic confirmation of laparoscopic findings is paramount for diagnosis of endometriosis and evidence is evolving suggesting that the pathogenesis of endometriosis is related to endometrial anomalies.

Key Words: Endometriosis , endometrial epithelial cells , endometrial stromal cells , histologic diagnosis