Endometriosis : : Basic Concepts and Current Research Trends / / edited by Koel Chaudhury, Baidyanath Chakravarty.

• TeilnehmendeR: Chakravarty, Baidyanath,; Chaudhury, Koel,
• Place / Publishing House: [Place of publication not identified] : : InTech,, 2012.
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (502 pages)

This book provides an insight into the emerging trends in pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of endometriosis. Key features of the book include overviews of endometriosis; endometrial angiogenesis, stem cells involvement, immunological and hormonal aspects related to the disease pathogenesis; recent research reports on infertility, endometrial receptivity, ovarian cancer and altered gene expression associated with endometriosis; various predictive markers, and imaging modalities including MRI and ultrasound for efficient diagnosis; as well as current non-hormonal and hormonal treatment strategies This book is expected to be a valuable resource for clinicians, scientists and students who would like to have an improved understanding of endometriosis and also appreciate recent research trends associated with this disease.