Complete remission of cerebral endometriosis with dienogest: a case report

Gynecol Endocrinol. 2018 Oct;34(10):837-839. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1463362. Epub 2018 Apr 20.

Abstract

The most recent evidences suggest the use of progesterone mimicking drugs for the treatment of endometriosis. Particularly, dienogest has been largely tested. However, the standard treatment of extra-pelvic endometriosis is debated. Particularly, cerebral localization of endometriosis is a very rare clinical condition. The surgical approach for such a particular disorder would consist in difficult procedures, thus leading to prefer the medical treatment. We hereby report the clinical case of a cerebral localization of endometriosis treated with dienogest who experienced a complete remission of the disease.

Keywords: Cerebral endometriosis; complete remission; dienogest; medical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Endometriosis / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Hormone Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nandrolone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Nandrolone / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hormone Antagonists
  • dienogest
  • Nandrolone