Three cases of endometriosis of the urinary tract. |
Sang Hun Lee, So Ra Kim, Gyun Ho Jeon, Sung Hoon Kim, Hee Dong Chae, Chung Hoon Kim, Byung Moon Kang |
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. hdchae@amc.seoul.kr |
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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. |
Key Words:
Endometriosis, Urinary tract, Hydronephrosis |
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