Postmenopausal endometriosis: A case report

P F Venter, Venter Pf, Anderson Jd, J D Anderson, D J van Velden, van Velden Dj
South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde · 1979 · vol. 56(26) , pp. 1136–8 · PMID:550456 · W2416314783
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This case report describes a patient with postmenopausal endometriosis occurring 14 years after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, which ultimately responded well to radiotherapy.

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Abstract

A case of postmenopausal endometriosis is presented. Symptoms started 14 years after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oöphorectomy for endometriosis following oestrogen administration. The disease had a protracted course and eventually responded well to radiotherapy. Certain aspects of postmenopausal endometriosis are discussed.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menopause Menopause Vaginal Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Follow-Up Studies Follow-Up Studies Humans Humans Middle Aged Middle Aged Vaginal Neoplasms Vaginal Neoplasms

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