URETERAL OBSTRUCTION DUE TO RETROPERITONEAL ENDOMETRIOSIS - A CONSERVATIVE APPROACH INCLUDING SURGERY AND GNRH ANALOGS

Ureteral obstruction due to endometriosis is an infrequent condition w hich can be asymptomatic for a long time. Irreversible loss of renal f unction may result in cases with delayed diagnosis. Our report concern s a case of unilateral hydronephrosis and hypertension due to retroper itoneal endometriosis occurring in a 24-year-old woman. The management of patients bearing obstructive uropathy caused by endometriosis is d iscussed. In the present case, a conservative operation followed by me dical treatment, including GnRH analogs, was used to preserve reproduc tive capacity.