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What is adenomyosis?
What is adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis refers to the growth of the basal layer of the endometrium down into the myometrium.
How does adenomyosis affect the uterus?
How does adenomyosis affect the uterus?
It results in an enlarged, globular uterus, often with a thickened uterine wall.
What symptoms may be associated with marked adenomyosis?
What symptoms may be associated with marked adenomyosis?
Marked adenomyosis may produce menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic pain before the onset of menstruation.
What is required for the diagnosis of adenomyosis in a properly oriented section?
What is required for the diagnosis of adenomyosis in a properly oriented section?
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Which immunohistochemistry marker confirms the presence of endometrial stroma in adenomyosis?
Which immunohistochemistry marker confirms the presence of endometrial stroma in adenomyosis?
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What histopathological features are found in adenomyosis?
What histopathological features are found in adenomyosis?
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How does the presence of endometrial glands in the myometrium contribute to the diagnosis of adenomyosis?
How does the presence of endometrial glands in the myometrium contribute to the diagnosis of adenomyosis?
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What clinical symptoms are commonly associated with adenomyosis?
What clinical symptoms are commonly associated with adenomyosis?
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How does adenomyosis affect the size and shape of the uterus?
How does adenomyosis affect the size and shape of the uterus?
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Which immunohistochemistry marker confirms the presence of endometrial stroma rather than smooth muscle around the glands in adenomyosis?
Which immunohistochemistry marker confirms the presence of endometrial stroma rather than smooth muscle around the glands in adenomyosis?
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