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Hindawi, Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, (2019), p. 1-6, 2019

DOI: 10.1155/2019/9194615

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Unilateral Ureteric Endometriosis at the Pelvic Brim Resulting in Complete Loss of Renal Function

Journal article published in 2019 by Keisuke Tanaka ORCID, Akwasi A. Amoako, Katherine Gray, David Baartz
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Deep infiltrating endometriosis of the urinary tract is rare but can result in ureteric obstruction, hydroureteronephrosis and renal failure. Ureteric endometriosis usually affects the distal third of the left ureter among women of reproductive age. Greater awareness of ureteric endometriosis and a multidisciplinary approach in the management is essential to achieve optimal outcomes. We present an atypical case of right ureteric obstruction due to endometriosis at the pelvic brim resulting in complete loss of renal function and necessitating nephroureterectomy.