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Ureteric and pulmonary endometriosis.

Authors :
Ludwig M
Bauer O
Wiedemann GJ
Diedrich K
Source :
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics [Arch Gynecol Obstet] 2001 Aug; Vol. 265 (3), pp. 158-61.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Pulmonary lesions and ureter involvement are rare complications of endometriosis. We describe the first case with an involvement of both sites in this condition. The radiographs showed "pulmonary metastases" together with clinical findings of a hydronephrosis, mimicing a malignant metastatic gynecologic tumor of unknown primary. A laparoscopy showed severe endometriotic lesions; therefore the findings were most likely related to the condition of endometriosis. The patient was treated with gosereline acetate for six months (Zoladex). Control radiographs showed complete regression of the pulmonary lesions and the patient is symptom free at 36 months after diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0932-0067
Volume :
265
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11561747
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s004040100182