{"paper_id":"caf8465e-9c48-498f-b43d-f766955da152","body_text":"CASE REPORTS\nUreteral Endometriosis with Obstructive Uropathy\nKeywords:\nureteral endometriosis,\nobstructive uropathy\n2010 Volume 49 Issue 6 Pages 573-576\nDetails\nAbstract\nEndometriosis is a common disease, but ureteral involvement is rare. The symptoms and signs of ureteral endometriosis mimic those of ureteral malignancy. This case report describes a woman who presented with chronic back pain for 5 years. Imaging studies showed a right small contracted kidney with hydronephrosis and a bladder tumor. Endometriosis of the right lower ureter was ultimately diagnosed. The patient was healthy without recurrence during follow-up. It is difficult to differentiate between ureteral endometriosis and malignancy; in fact, renal loss may occur before diagnosis. Ureteral endometriosis should be considered for women with ureteral obstruction manifesting as chronic backache.\n© 2010 by The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine\nFavorites & Alerts\nRecently viewed articles\nPredecessor","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}