Endometriosis Mimicking Ureterolithiasis

Yehuda M. Traub, Y M Traub, J Fischelovitch, A Neri, E Lubin
British journal of urology · 1976 · vol. 48(1) , pp. 27–30 · doi:10.1111/j.1464-410x.1976.tb02736.x · PMID:1268461 · W2013900588
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This case report details endometriosis obstructing the right ureter, presenting symptoms similar to ureterolithiasis, and highlights the diagnostic value of rapid sequence scintigraphy.

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Abstract

A case of endometriosis obstructing the right ureter is described, with a clinical picture mimicking ureterolithiasis. The usefulness of rapid sequence camera-scintigram in the early diagnosis of ureteral obstruction is discussed.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ureteral Calculi Ureteral Neoplasms Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Humans Scintillation Counting Ureteral Calculi Ureteral Neoplasms Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Obstruction Urography

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