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Is endometriosis a progressive disease? - PubMed

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  • #lesional stiffness
  • #endometriosis
  • #disease progression
  • The progression of endometriosis is debated, with lesions viewed as wounds undergoing repeated injury and repair.
  • Lesional fibrosis, measurable via elastography as stiffness, is proposed as a marker for disease progression.
  • Lesional stiffness correlates with histology, molecular changes, symptom severity, prognosis, and mechanobiology.
  • Stiffness could aid in diagnosis, treatment choice, and outcome prediction for endometriosis management.