Endometriosis, need for a multidisciplinary clinical setting: the internist's point of view

Intern Emerg Med. 2010 Dec;5(6):463-7. doi: 10.1007/s11739-010-0404-7. Epub 2010 May 7.

Abstract

Endometriosis is a common condition characterized by proliferation of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, both in the pelvis and in other extra-pelvic sites. The clinical picture of endometriosis is widely heterogeneous. A correct diagnostic work-up of these patients can sometimes be very difficult, since there are a number of gynecological, intestinal and systemic diseases mimicking endometriosis, as well as other conditions that could be associated with or are a consequence of this disorder. Therefore, multidisciplinary care should be encouraged to ensure correct evaluation and improve the management of these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology