Pancreatic endometriosis
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.2-79.49Keywords:
pancreas, endometriosis, pancreatic endometriosisAbstract
Endometriosis is a pathological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in ectopic sites, although pancreatic involvement has been described very rarely. A systematic literature review was performed, according to the PRISMA statement from PubMed and Google Scholar with the identification of 20 cases reported in the period 1984-2024.
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