Three cases of endometriosis of the urinary tract.
10.5468/kjog.2010.53.1.83
- Author:
Sang Hun LEE
1
;
So Ra KIM
;
Gyun Ho JEON
;
Sung Hoon KIM
;
Hee Dong CHAE
;
Chung Hoon KIM
;
Byung Moon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. hdchae@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endometriosis;
Urinary tract;
Hydronephrosis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Endometriosis;
Female;
Humans;
Hydronephrosis;
Ureter;
Urinary Bladder;
Urinary Tract
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2010;53(1):83-89
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis is a long term, disabling condition and a relatively common disease, affecting 5~15% of the adult female population. Endometriosis of the urinary tract, which occurs mostly bladder or ureter, is rare and accounts for 1 or 2% of cases. However, they may cause hydronephrosis and other serious complications on the involved site. We experienced one case of vesical endometriosis and two cases of ureteral endometriosis, and report these cases with a brief review of the concerned literatures.
