Life threatening complications of endometriosis

E J Marineau, Marineau EJ, Deppe G, G Deppe, Gunter Deppe, Sokol RJ, R J Sokol, V K Malviya, Malviya VK, Vinay K. Malviya, Adel SK, Adel Shahnam, S K Adel
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1986 · vol. 24(6) , pp. 467–470 · doi:10.1016/0020-7292(86)90040-8 · PMID:20419912 · W2045016827
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This paper reports a case of asymptomatic endometriosis with life-threatening ureteral and rectal involvement, emphasizing the need to assess urinary tract integrity in endometriosis patients.

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Abstract

Endometriosis affects 5-20% of menstruating women and occurs primarily within the pelvis. Although histologically benign, ectopic endometrial tissue possesses the ability to grow, infiltrate and disseminate with life threatening results/consequences. This is illustrated by a case of asymptomatic endometriosis involving the ureters and rectum. The importance of evaluating the integrity of the urinary tract in endometriosis, especially cases involving the uterosacral ligaments, is stressed. Appropriate therapy followed by periodic surveillance for progression of the disease is discussed.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Rectal Diseases Ureteral Obstruction Adult Constriction, Pathologic Disease Progression Endometriosis Female Humans Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Rectal Diseases Ureter Ureter Ureteral Obstruction

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