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endometriosis from embryonic duct remnants

Synopsis

- foci of endometriosis adjacent to the embryonic duct remnants in the fallopian tube (9563779)
- segments of embryonic duct remnants with changes suggestive of gradual transformation to endometrial glands (9563779)
- replacement of the muscular coat surrounding the epithelium of embryonic duct remnants by the endometrial stroma with positive immunoreactivities for estrogen receptor (9563779)

References

- Mai KT, Yazdi HM, Perkins DG, Parks W. Development of endometriosis from embryonic duct remnants. Hum Pathol. 1998 Apr;29(4):319-22. PMID: 9563779