Bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to endometriosis

Appel RA, R A Appel, Robert A. Appel
Urology · 1988 · vol. 32(2) , pp. 151–154 · doi:10.1016/0090-4295(88)90319-6 · PMID:3041665 · W1979232884
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This case report describes a patient with bilateral ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis, highlighting a rare but significant clinical presentation of the disease.

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Abstract

Endometriotic ureteral obstruction is an uncommon but serious event often unrecognized until hydronephrotic renal atrophy has occurred. A case of bilateral endometriotic ureteral obstruction treated with danazol (Danocrine) is reported, and the literature is reviewed.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Choristoma Endometriosis Pelvic Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Adult Choristoma Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pelvic Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction Urography

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