Could Obesity be a Triggering Factor for Endometrial Tubal Metaplasia to be a Precancerous Lesion?
Background & Aims. Endometrial tubal metaplasia (ETM) is mostly described in conjunction with unopposed estrogen levels, and its association with endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma (EC) is striking. Obesity is a risk factor for endometrial hyperplasia and EC development. The aim o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2825905 |