Open AccessBleeding Ureter: Endometriosis Mascarading as a Ureteral Malignancy - A Case Report
Author(s) -
Babu Sm,
Sandeep Puvvada,
Pathade Amey,
Harohalli K. Nagaraj
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10253.4964
Subject(s) - hydroureter , hydronephrosis , medicine , endometriosis , ureter , urinary system , surgery , rare disease , malignancy , urology , disease , gynecology
Ureteral endometriosis is a serious localization of disease burden that can lead to urinary tract obstruction, with subsequent hydroureter, hydronephrosis, and potential kidney loss. As the diagnosis is elusive, a heavy clinical suspicion is necessary. Surgical technique to treatment varies, but the goal is to salvage renal function and decrease disease burden. Here, we are presenting a rare case of bleeding ureter in a young lady who had endometriosis of the ureter.