Endometriosis: an unusual cause of ureteral obstruction.

Buckspan Mb, M B Buckspan, N B Cooter, Cooter NB, Matthew Goldfinger, M Goldfinger, Goldfinger M, Kirsh Jc, J C Kirsh
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie · 1985 · vol. 28(5) , pp. 447–9 · PMID:3161606 · W2410587238
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This case report describes a 30-year-old woman experiencing unilateral ureteral obstruction due to an isolated periureteral retroperitoneal endometriosis.

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Endometriosis is a common disorder, affecting women in the child-bearing years. While urologic involvement is rare, the bladder is more often affected than the ureter. The authors describe the case of a 30-year-old woman who had unilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to an isolated periureteral retroperitoneal area of endometriosis. The theories of histogenesis are discussed. Current treatment consists of surgery or hormonal manipulation or a combination of the two.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Retroperitoneal Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Adult Diphosphonates Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Hydronephrosis Radionuclide Imaging Retroperitoneal Neoplasms Retroperitoneal Neoplasms Retroperitoneal Neoplasms Technetium Technetium Tc 99m Medronate Ultrasonography

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