A case report of renal atrophy caused by uterine endometriosis of the ureter
CAO Yingying1 XU Hongbin2▲
1.The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University,Guangdong Province,Shenzhen 518020,China;
2.Department of Gynaecology,Shenzhen People's Hospital,Guangdong Province,Shenzhen 518020,China
Abstract:Ureteral endometriosis (UE) refers to the ectopic implantation of uterine endometrial tissue that invades the ureter and the surrounding tissues,leading to pathological changes.It is a rare subtype of endometriosis,and its exact etiology remains unclear.However,recurrent cyclic bleeding from ectopic endometrium can trigger inflammatory reactions,tissue fibrosis,adhesions,and subsequent infiltration into the ureteral mucosa,muscular layer,or outer serosa.This condition has a low incidence and is often underrecognized in clinical practice,leading to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.On February 6th,2023,a 47-year-old female patient with a history of recurrent right-sided lower back pain for over 4 years and a prior diagnosis of endometriosis,was admitted to Shenzhen People's Hospital.She had undergone two surgeries for“endometriosis”,one cesarean surgery,and two uterine fibroid removal procedures.She had also been previously diagnosed with right ureteral stenosis and had undergone a right ureteroscopy,ureteral dilation,and placement of a ureteral stent.However,her pain persisted even after the removal of the ureteral stent.During this hospitalization,comprehensive imaging studies,including ultrasound and MRI were performed,leading to a possible diagnosis of ureteral endometriosis.Surgical treatment was carried out successfully,and postoperative pathology confirmed right ureteral endometriosis.The patient received gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a)therapy for six cycles and has shown good efficacy during the six-month follow-up.
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CAO Yingying1 XU Hongbin2▲. A case report of renal atrophy caused by uterine endometriosis of the ureter. 中国当代医药, 2024, 31(15): 133-137.
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