Endometriosis: a cancer-mimicking disease and the need for a translational perspective
Endometriosis, defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue beyond the uterine cavity, afflicts over 190 million young women worldwide and often significantly reduces quality of life. Despite being historically classified as a benign gynecologic disorder, endometriosis can mimic cancer in imaging findings, serum tumor markers, and molecular signature. Increasing evidence suggests endometriosis encompasses multiple biologic … Continued
Authors
- Andrea Vidali
- C. Martinelli
- Lindsay N. Alfano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2263-7569)
- Alfredo Ercoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5019-5526)
- Saloua El Messaoudi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1315-8715)
- Giulio Mazzarotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9700-2290)
- Alessia Giordano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3094-3830)
- Francesco Chiara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2585-9607)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Research in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.48286/aro.2025.107
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Temple University