Correction: The Link Between Endometrioid Cancer and Endometriosis

Overview

This correction addresses an error in the figure caption regarding the seed and soil hypothesis linking endometrioid cancer and endometriosis. The corrected caption clarifies the origin of the modified figure from a previously cited 2018 Cell Reports paper.

Background

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. The association between endometriosis and certain ovarian cancers, particularly endometrioid and clear-cell types, is documented in research.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data presented in the correction.

Key Findings

• The correction pertains to the caption of Figure 3 in the original article.
• The figure illustrates the retrograde flow of endometrial cells with cancer-associated mutations.
• The modified figure was adapted from a previously cited 2018 Cell Reports paper.
• The original article has been updated to reflect this correction.

Clinical Implications

Accurate representation of research findings is crucial for understanding the link between endometriosis and endometrioid cancer.

Conclusion

This correction emphasizes the importance of precise scientific communication regarding the link between endometriosis and its potential association with cancer.

Related Resources & Content

1. Farolfi A, Altavilla A, Morandi L, et al., Front. Oncol., 2022 -- Correction: The Link Between Endometrioid Cancer and Endometriosis
2. Frontiers in Immunology — Deciphering immune-inflammatory dysregulation in the endometriotic microenvironment: insights from single-cell omics and artificial intelligence
3. Frontiers in Endocrinology — Bioinformatics and machine learning-driven discovery of candidate tissue diagnostic markers for endometriosis with experimental verification
4. Frontiers in Endocrinology — Negative impacts of ovarian endometrioma on preantral follicle development: implications for endometriosis-related infertility
5. The ASCO Post — Genetic ‘Hotspot’ Linked to Endometrial Cancer Aggressiveness
6. Frontiers | Clarifying the Link Between Endometriosis and Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Studies with Confirmed Temporality and Diagnostic Precision
7. Clinical and Translational Oncology (2025) 27:4368–4380