The migrating adenomyoma: past views on the etiology of adenomyosis and endometriosis
Received 14 April 2008; received in revised form 13 August 2008; accepted 14 August 2008. published online 31 October 2008.
This article discusses the history surrounding the debate on the etiopathology of endometriosis, specifically deep infiltrating endometriosis, and traces the controversies in its management that are as pertinent today as they were when the disease was first described in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Villach Medical Center, Villach, Austria
bCentre of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, St. Peters Hospital, Chertsey, United Kingdom
cPostgraduate Medical School, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
Reprint requests: Jeremy T. Wright, F.R.C.O.G., Centre of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, Woking Nuffield Hospital, Shores Road, Woking Surrey GU21 4BY, United Kingdom (FAX: 44-1483-724833).
G.H. has nothing to disclose. J.T.W. has nothing to disclose.
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