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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Deep pelvic endometriosis causing ureteral obstruction.

Ryan C Rizk, Mohammad Yasrab, Edmund M Weisberg, Linda C Chu, Elliot K Fishman

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  2. Obstructive Uropathy Secondary to Pelvic Endometriosis: A Scary Story!Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India · 2025
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5 authors.

Ryan C RizkThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Mohammad YasrabThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Edmund M WeisbergThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Linda C ChuThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Elliot K FishmanThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic disease characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. The pathogenesis is unclear, but a common theory attributes the condition to retrograde menstruation into the peritoneal cavity via the fallopian tubes. Hormonal influence causes these ectopic tissues to undergo cyclical bleeding, resulting in subsequent inflammation and scar tissue formation; however, it can affect postmenopausal women. In rare instances, endometriotic lesions can obstruct the ureter and result in hydroureteronephrosis and subsequent loss of renal function. This condition presents with nonspecific symptoms and is known as an often-silent disease, resulting in challenging and delayed preoperative diagnosis. In this article, we report the case of an asymptomatic 65-year old female who was diagnosed with deep pelvic endometriosis, which obstructed the right distal ureter. We focus on optimizing diagnosis and management through the application of radiological imaging modalities, specifically computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Computed tomographyDeep pelvic endometriosisMagnetic resonance imagingUreter obstruction

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