Ces Urol 2013, 17(4):278-281 | DOI: 10.48095/cccu2013039
Ureteral endometriosis
- Urologické oddělení Oblastní nemocnice Kolín, a.s.
This case report describes a rare instance of a patient presenting with asymptomatic incidentally detected hydronephrosis of the left kidney, with reduction of the parenchyma to 5 mm. Based on paraclinical examinations, a preliminary diagnosis of a ureteral tumor of unknown etiology was made. The dynamic renal scintigraphy verified kidney malfunctioning and the patient was indicated for left side nephrorureterectomy. Biopsy of the ureter yielded a surprising conclusion: extrinsic endometriosis of the distal ureter, non-infected kidney with tubulointerstitial nephritis and hydronephrosis.
Keywords: asymptomatic hydronephrosis, ureteral endometriosis, nephroureterectomy
Received: July 22, 2013; Accepted: October 25, 2013; Published: September 1, 2013
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