Surgical management of recurrent ureteric endometriosis causing recurrent hypertension in a postmenopausal woman.
Endometriosis is a common condition that affects as many as 10% to 20% of women of reproductive age. Because of the subtle clinical signs and symptoms and limitations of imaging methods, the diagnosis is frequently delayed or missed, with serious consequences including hypertension, hydronephrosis, and loss of kidney function. We present an unusual case of recurrent ureteric endometriosis in a postmenopausal woman to highlight the challenges of screening for and management of endometriosis.
Khong
Su-Yen
SY
Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery, St. Leonards NSW, Australia. su-yen@sydneycare.com.au
Lam
Alan
A
Coombes
Graham
G
Ford
Stephen
S
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*