Adenocarcinoma from endometriosis causing urinary tract obstruction in a patient on oestrogen replacement therapy after hysterectomy. A case report

E P Frohlich, Frohlich EP, Fröhlich Ep, Koller AB, A B Koller, van Blerk PJ, P J van Blerk, K A Margolius, Margolius Ka
South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde · 1988 · vol. 74(12) , pp. 638–9 · PMID:3206322 · W2416717092
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This case report describes a patient on estrogen replacement therapy after hysterectomy who developed endometriosis and adenocarcinoma involving the urinary tract, exploring potential pathogenesis related to her treatment.

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Abstract

A patient on oestrogen replacement therapy after hysterectomy developed endometriosis and adenocarcinoma. The involvement of the urinary tract and theories on the pathogenesis of endometriosis and adenocarcinoma in relation to oestrogen replacement therapy are discussed.

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endometriosis

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Abdominal Neoplasms Adenocarcinoma Endometriosis Estrogens Ureteral Obstruction Abdominal Neoplasms Abdominal Neoplasms Adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma Endometriosis Endometriosis Estrogens Estrogens Female Female Humans Humans Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Middle Aged

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