leuprolide has been researched along with Intestinal-Perforation* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for leuprolide and Intestinal-Perforation
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Intestinal endometriosis complicated by ileal perforation after initiation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy.
To report a rare complication of GnRH agonist therapy for intestinal endometriosis.. Case report.. University hospital.. A 45-year-old nulliparous Japanese woman with catamenial digestive symptoms.. GnRH agonist therapy.. Acute abdomenal crisis with free air in the abdominal X-ray.. An emergency laparotomy showed both an ileal constriction and perforation. An ileocecal enterectomy with an end-to-end anastomosis was performed. A pathological examination of the ileum revealed ileal endometriosis.. Flare-up of intestinal endometriosis induced by GnRH agonist has the potential to lead to intestinal perforation. Careful diagnosis and treatment are necessary for cyclic and periodic gastrointestinal manifestation. Topics: Abdomen, Acute; Endometriosis; Female; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; Humans; Ileal Diseases; Intestinal Perforation; Leuprolide; Middle Aged | 2007 |