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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) is a condition where endometrial tissue grows within the urinary system.
  • It affects 0.3-12% of women with endometriosis, with the bladder being the most common site.
  • Pathogenesis remains unclear, with theories including embryonic, migration, transplantation, and iatrogenic origins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on urinary tract endometriosis (UTE).
  • To discuss the diagnosis and treatment modalities for UTE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of UTE, diagnosis, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • UTE most commonly affects the bladder, followed by ureters and kidneys.
  • One-third of patients are asymptomatic; symptomatic patients experience dysuria, urgency, frequency, painful micturition, and discomfort.
  • Treatment options include pharmacological, surgical, or combined approaches.

Conclusions:

  • UTE diagnosis and management present significant challenges.
  • Further research into UTE pathogenesis may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.