Ureteric obstruction secondary to endometriosis. Ultrasonography is best method of detection

Marchbank ND, N D Marchbank, Patel U, U Patel, A E Joseph, Joseph AE
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 1996 · vol. 313(7056) , pp. 562 · doi:10.1136/bmj.313.7056.562 · PMID:8790009 · PMC2351935
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This article discusses ureteric obstruction secondary to endometriosis and identifies ultrasonography as the best method for its detection.

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This article reviews the association between pelvic endometriosis and ureteric obstruction, citing previous studies that highlight recurrent disease and hormonal influences as potential contributing factors. The authors argue that ultrasonography serves as the most effective diagnostic method for detecting this specific complication among women with known endometriosis. By synthesizing prior clinical reports, the paper emphasizes the importance of early imaging to prevent renal damage in affected patients. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically the urological complication of ureteric obstruction caused by deep infiltrating lesions.

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Full text PDFSelected References These references are in PubMed. This may not be the complete list of references from this article. - Brough R. J., O'Flynn K. Recurrent pelvic endometriosis and bilateral ureteric obstruction associated with hormone replacement therapy. BMJ. 1996 May 11;312(7040):1221–1222. doi: 10.1136/bmj.312.7040.1221. [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Kane C., Drouin P. Obstructive uropathy associated with endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Jan 15;151(2):207–211. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90013-4. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Maxson W. S., Hill G. A., Herbert C. M., Kaufman A. J., Pittaway D. E., Daniell J. F., Winfield A. C., Wentz A. C. Ureteral abnormalities in women with endometriosis. Fertil Steril. 1986 Dec;46(6):1159–1161. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)49900-0. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

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Endometriosis Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Estrogen Replacement Therapy Estrogen Replacement Therapy Estrogen Replacement Therapy Humans Humans Male Male Ultrasonography Ultrasonography Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction

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