Complete loss of unilateral renal function secondary to endometriosis: a report of three cases

Abstract Objectives To report the impact that urinary tract endometriosis may have on renal function. Ureteral endometriosis is an uncommon and silent cause of renal injury. It is therefore very important to be highly suspicious in order to be able to make an early diagnosis and thus prevent renal f...

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Published in:	European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology Vol. 171; no. 1; pp. 132 - 137
Main Authors:	Arrieta Bretón, Sara, López Carrasco, Ana, Hernández Gutiérrez, Alicia, Rodríguez González, Roberto, de Santiago García, Javier
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-11-2013
Subjects:	Adult Endometriosis - complications Endometriosis - surgery Female Humans Hydronephrosis - etiology Hydronephrosis - surgery Kidney Failure, Chronic - etiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Nephrectomy Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstructive uropathy Radionuclide Imaging Renal function loss Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography Ureter - surgery Ureteral Diseases - complications Ureteral Diseases - surgery Ureteral endometriosis Ureteral Obstruction - etiology Ureteral Obstruction - surgery Urinary Tract - diagnostic imaging Ureteral endometriosis Renal function loss Nephrectomy Obstructive uropathy
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