"Endometrium" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo.
| Descriptor ID |
D004717
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A05.360.319.679.490
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Endometrium" by people in Profiles.
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Discovery and validation of methylation markers for endometrial cancer. Int J Cancer. 2014 Oct 15; 135(8):1860-8.
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PTEN expression in endometrial biopsies as a marker of progression to endometrial carcinoma. Cancer Res. 2008 Jul 15; 68(14):6014-20.
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Changes in rates of hysterectomy and uterine conserving procedures for treatment of uterine leiomyoma. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jun; 196(6):601.e1-5; discussion 601.e5-6.
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The impact of endometrial ablation on hysterectomy rates in women with benign uterine conditions in the United States. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2002; 18(3):625-34.
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Unexpected vaginal bleeding and associated gynecologic care in postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy: comparison of cyclic versus continuous combined schedules. Fertil Steril. 1998 May; 69(5):865-9.