Progestin reversal of ureteral endometriosis.

Obstetrics and gynecology · 1981 · vol. 57(5) , pp. 665–7 · PMID:6452593 · W2422229572
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This paper reports the successful roentgenographic reversal of ureteral obstruction caused by pelvic endometriosis using progestin therapy.

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Successful medical therapy of ureteral obstruction secondary to pelvic endometriosis has not previously been documented by roentgenography. Reversal of ureteral obstruction by progestin therapy is reported in a patient with laparotomy-proved pelvic endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Genital Neoplasms, Female Medroxyprogesterone Adult Delayed-Action Preparations Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Medroxyprogesterone Medroxyprogesterone Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction

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