[Distal stenosis of the ureter due to extrinsic endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman]

Aktuelle Urol. 2006 Mar;37(2):143-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-870933.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Introduction: Endometriosis in postmenopausal women is rare, especially in the urinary tract. Only a few cases have been described.

Case report: A postmenopausal woman presented with left-sided ureteric obstruction. Intraoperatively an extrinsic endometriosis was found. In contrast to other cases, the patient had no history of endometriosis or estrogen therapy.

Conclusion: This rare disease should also be considered in female patients in non-reproductive age with symptoms of unclear hydronephrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cystostomy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureteral Diseases / complications*
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery
  • Ureterostomy