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Endometriosis with unilateral ureteral obstruction and hypertension. A case report

O K Davis

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 33(5), 470-472

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Abstract

A patient developed hypertension from unilateral hydronephrosis produced by endometriosis. Her blood pressure fell promptly after decompression of the involved kidney.

Topics

Endometriosis > Extrapelvic Disease > Urinary Tract InvolvementEndometriosis > Complications > Ureteral ObstructionGeneral OB/GYN > Case Reports > Endometriosis Complications
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Davis, O. K., & Schiff, I. (1988). Endometriosis with unilateral ureteral obstruction and hypertension. A case report. *The Journal of reproductive medicine*, *33*(5), 470-472.

Keywords

Adult, Endometriosis/complications, Female, Humans, Hydronephrosis/etiology, Hypertension, Renal/etiology, Pelvic Neoplasms/complications, Ureteral Obstruction/etiology

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