Endometriosis (cont.)
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Classification of Endometriosis (Stages)A number of different classification systems have been developed for staging endometriosis. Although the stage (extent) of endometriosis does not relate to the severity of clinical symptoms, it may be useful in predicting a woman's chances of fertility. Typically, endometriosis is classified as minimal, mild, moderate, or severe based upon visual observations at laparoscopy. Minimal disease is characterized by isolated implants and no significant adhesions. Mild endometriosis consists of superficial implants less than 5 cm in aggregate without significant adhesions. In moderate disease, multiple implants and scarring (adhesion) around the tubes and ovaries may be evident. Severe disease is characterized by multiple implants, including large ovarian endometriomas along with thick adhesions. Viewer Comments & ReviewsEndometriosis - CauseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your endometriosis? Endometriosis - Symptoms ExperiencedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:The symptoms of endometriosis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms? |
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Endometriosis, the presence of endometriumlike glands and stroma outside the uterus, is a common, poorly understood, and extremely debilitating benign gynecological condition.
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