[Ovarian irradiation in recurrent endometriosis]

Cancer Radiother. 2005 Sep;9(5):341-2. doi: 10.1016/j.canrad.2005.06.005. Epub 2005 Sep 19.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We describe a case of a young woman with a history of an aplastic anaemia in which pelvic radiotherapy was used successfully in the management of a recurrent and inoperable endometriosis. The use of therapeutic pelvic or ovarian irradiation in endometriosis may be considered, when surgical and medical treatments have been exhausted and have failed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amenorrhea / etiology
  • Anemia, Aplastic / complications
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovary / radiation effects*
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Thrombocytopenia / complications
  • Treatment Outcome