Ureteric endometriosis masquerading as ureteric neoplasm

Shreya Goel; Teerthanath Srinivas; Shubha P. Bhat; Vartika Singh

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203697

Authors

Shreya Goel Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Teerthanath Srinivas Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Shubha P. Bhat Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Vartika Singh Department of Pathology, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203697

Keywords:

Endometriosis, Hydronephrosis, Ureteric neoplasm, Ureteric obstruction

Abstract

Endometriosis is a disease seen in 10-15% of reproductive age women, which involves the pelvic cavity. The urinary tract is affected in 1% cases of pelvic endometriosis, while 0.1-0.4% of ureteric endometriosis which is extremely rare. Ureteric endometriosis poses a diagnostic challenge, as it can be asymptomatic or can present as renal colic. It can lead to a severe burden on kidneys like hydroureteronephrosis, renal atrophy, and irreversible renal failure. Authors report an extremely rare case of ureteric endometriosis in a postmenopausal female, who presented with complaints of lower backache. Radiologically diagnosed as neoplastic ureteric stricture.

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