Ureteral endometriosis
- Author:
Son Hong Trinh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureteral endometriosis
- MeSH:
Ureteral Diseases;
Endometriosis
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):7-9
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Extragenital endometriosis makes up 10-15%. The most common site is gastrointestinal tract. In urinary tract, endometriosis of urethra makes up 0.6%, of bladder is 37.6%, of ureter is 61.2%. 89% of ureteral lesions develop laterally. Cause of endometriosis has been unknown. Several hypotheses are available. It can be treated by medication, surgery or by combining the medication with surgery or can be left without treatment. Each procedure is indicated depend on clinical situation, site of tumor, progress of disease, medication and equipment condition and clinician’s knowledge
