Complete remission of cerebral endometriosis with dienogest: a case report

Paolo Maniglio, Maniglio P, Enzo Ricciardi, Meli F, Federica Meli, Federica Tomao, Peiretti M, Michele Peiretti, Donatella Caserta, Caserta D
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2018 · vol. 34(10) , pp. 837–839 · doi:10.1080/09513590.2018.1463362 · PMID:29676597 · W2799386470
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This case report describes a patient with cerebral endometriosis who achieved complete remission of the disease after treatment with dienogest.

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The most recent evidences suggest the use of progesterone mimicking drugs for the treatment of endometriosis. Particularly, dienogest has been largely tested. However, the standard treatment of extra-pelvic endometriosis is debated. Particularly, cerebral localization of endometriosis is a very rare clinical condition. The surgical approach for such a particular disorder would consist in difficult procedures, thus leading to prefer the medical treatment. We hereby report the clinical case of a cerebral localization of endometriosis treated with dienogest who experienced a complete remission of the disease.

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endometriosis

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Brain Brain Diseases Endometriosis Hormone Antagonists Nandrolone Adult Brain Brain Diseases Brain Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hormone Antagonists Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nandrolone Nandrolone Treatment Outcome

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