Isolated Ureteral Endometriosis: a Rare Cause of Ureteral Obstruction

A.S. Sandhu
In: Indian Journal of Surgery · 2020 · vol. 83(4) , pp. 1073–1074 · doi:10.1007/s12262-020-02517-z · W3040914882
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This paper presents images of isolated ureteral endometriosis, a rare condition causing ureteral obstruction, highlighting its clinical presentation, management, and diagnostic challenges.

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This paper presents images and discussion of isolated ureteral endometriosis as a rare cause of ureteral obstruction, focusing on the clinical presentation, management, and the diagnostic dilemma it creates. The authors highlight that ureteral endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose, requiring careful consideration because of its unusual presentation and overlap with other obstructive or mass-like processes. The paper is presented as a case-based/image report rather than a prospective study, with limited detail available beyond the diagnostic and management challenges described. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it specifically addresses isolated ureteral endometriosis causing ureteral obstruction and diagnostic difficulty, which is a form of endometriosis involving the urinary tract.

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Abstract

Isolated ureteral endometriosis is rare and usually poses a diagnostic dilemma. We present images of this condition highlighting the clinical presentation, management and diagnostic challenges.

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The author gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Dr. Amarjot Singh in patient management. Author information Authors and Affiliations Corresponding author Ethics declarations Conflict of Interest The author declares that he has no conflict of interest. Consent to Publish It was considered that consent is not required as the information is anonymous and submission does not include images that may identify the individual. Additional information Publisher’s Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Rights and permissions About this article Cite this article Sandhu, A.S. Isolated Ureteral Endometriosis: a Rare Cause of Ureteral Obstruction. Indian J Surg 83, 1073–1074 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02517-z Received: Accepted: Published: Version of record: Issue date: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02517-z

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