Endometriosis associated with ureteric obstruction

A Tharmaratnam; Tharmaratnam A

Endometriosis associated with ureteric obstruction

A Tharmaratnam, Tharmaratnam A

The Medical journal of Malaysia · 1991 · vol. 46(4) , pp. 365–70 · PMID:1840447 · W2398671544

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This paper reports two cases of ureteric obstruction caused by endometriosis and reviews the literature, emphasizing the need for suspicion and investigation of this complication in affected patients.

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Abstract

Endometriosis and its complications are not uncommon in Malaysian women. Two cases of ureteric obstruction due to endometriosis are reported and the literature on ureteric obstruction and endometriosis reviewed. It is emphasized that the possibility of ureteric obstruction must be suspected when there is extensive endometriotic disease or if the patient presents with loin pain or pain on one side of the abdomen. Ultrasound scan of the kidneys and, if necessary, an intravenous pyelogram will have to be done on the slightest suspicion. Patients with endometriosis will have to be followed up until the menopause or even later if they are on hormone replacement therapy.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Ovarian Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction

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Bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to endometriosis via openalex
[Endometriosis and obstruction of the upper excretory pathway. Apropos of 2 cases] via openalex
Leuprolide acetate in the management of ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis via openalex
Ureteral obstruction in postmenopausal woman with endometriosis via openalex
Ureteric obstruction secondary to endometriosis. Report of three cases with a review of the literature via openalex

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Ureteral endometriosis revealed by an acute renal failure 1996

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[1] Bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to endometriosis via openalex

[2] [Endometriosis and obstruction of the upper excretory pathway. Apropos of 2 cases] via openalex

[3] Leuprolide acetate in the management of ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis via openalex

[4] Ureteral obstruction in postmenopausal woman with endometriosis via openalex

[5] Ureteric obstruction secondary to endometriosis. Report of three cases with a review of the literature via openalex