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Urinary tract endometriosis: Report of 2 cases and a review of the literature

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Endometriosis of the urinary tract is a relatively rare condition. Since clinical signs are not specific the diagnosis is difficult and the therapy is not well defined. Two cases and a review of the literature are presented.

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  1. Department of Urology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

    C. A. Sepich, M. Cecchi, S. Pampaloni, M. Notaro, C. Ippolito, G. L. Pagni & L. Fiorentini

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Sepich, C.A., Cecchi, M., Pampaloni, S. et al. Urinary tract endometriosis: Report of 2 cases and a review of the literature. International Urology and Nephrology 29, 433–436 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02551109

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