Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3953674 | Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Infiltration of peritoneal macrophages and local proinflammatory mediators in the peritoneal microenvironment affect ovarian function and pelvic anatomy leading to the symptoms and signs of endometriosis. The identification of a noninvasive marker for endometriosis will facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This review provides an overview of local microenvironmental inflammation and systemic inflammation biomarkers in endometriosis.
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Authors
Meng-Hsing Wu, Kuei-Yang Hsiao, Shaw-Jenq Tsai,