子宫内膜异位症：尼日利亚伊博族的发病率。

Endometriosis: incidence among the Igbos of Nigeria.

作者信息

Osefo N J, Okeke B C

机构信息

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.

出版信息

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1989 Dec;30(4):349-53. doi: 10.1016/0020-7292(89)90822-9.

DOI:10.1016/0020-7292(89)90822-9

PMID:2576544

Abstract

A retrospective study of the incidence of endometriosis among the Igbos was undertaken. The incidence was 4.3% in patients with pelvic operations. This is the highest incidence ever reported for Nigeria. Differences in educational standards, ethnic habits and improved diagnostic resources of this hospital were the possible influencing factors; 90.8% of the cases were not diagnosed before operation, demonstrating the lack of awareness. Differential diagnostic considerations for menstrual disorders should include endometriosis in this environment.

摘要

对伊博族人群中子宫内膜异位症的发病率进行了一项回顾性研究。盆腔手术患者中的发病率为4.3%。这是尼日利亚有报道以来的最高发病率。教育水平、民族习惯的差异以及该医院诊断资源的改善可能是影响因素；90.8%的病例在手术前未被诊断出来，这表明人们对此缺乏认识。在这种环境下，月经紊乱的鉴别诊断应考虑子宫内膜异位症。