Treatment of inoperable nodular pulmonary endometriosis with goserelin: A case report

Authors
Fousek, C Huber, M Hinterberger, H Spangler, B Grunberger, W Wierrani, F
Citation
C. Fousek et al., Treatment of inoperable nodular pulmonary endometriosis with goserelin: A case report, GEBURTSH FR, 60(4), 2000, pp. 229-231
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
GEBURTSHILFE UND FRAUENHEILKUNDE
ISSN journal
00165751 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
229 - 231
Database
ISI
SICI code
0016-5751(200004)60:4<229:TOINPE>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We describe a 20-year-old patient with histologically confirmed bilateral n odular pulmonary endometriosis. Monthly administration of 3.6 mg goserelin (subcutaneous implants) was effective treatment. The only side effect was a moderate decrease in libido. Interruption of the treatment after 6 months led to recurrent symptoms. Renewed treatment with goserelin led to a decrea se in the size and number of the pulmonary endometriotic nodules.