Ureteric endometriosis masquerading as ureteric neoplasm

Authors

  • Shreya Goel Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Teerthanath Srinivas Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Shubha P. Bhat Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Vartika Singh Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203697

Keywords:

Endometriosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteric neoplasm, Ureteric obstruction

Abstract

Endometriosis is a disease seen in 10-15% of reproductive age women, which involves the pelvic cavity. The urinary tract is affected in 1% cases of pelvic endometriosis, while 0.1-0.4% of ureteric endometriosis which is extremely rare. Ureteric endometriosis poses a diagnostic challenge, as it can be asymptomatic or can present as renal colic. It can lead to a severe burden on kidneys like hydroureteronephrosis, renal atrophy, and irreversible renal failure. Authors report an extremely rare case of ureteric endometriosis in a postmenopausal female, who presented with complaints of lower backache. Radiologically diagnosed as neoplastic ureteric stricture.

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Published

2020-08-26

How to Cite

Goel, S., Srinivas, T., Bhat, S. P., & Singh, V. (2020). Ureteric endometriosis masquerading as ureteric neoplasm. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(9), 3377–3379. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203697

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Case Reports