Complete remission of cerebral endometriosis with dienogest: a case report

Abstract

The most recent evidences suggest the use of progesterone mimicking drugs for the treatment of endometriosis. Particularly, dienogest has been largely tested. However, the standard treatment of extra-pelvic endometriosis is debated. Particularly, cerebral localization of endometriosis is a very rare clinical condition. The surgical approach for such a particular disorder would consist in difficult procedures, thus leading to prefer the medical treatment. We hereby report the clinical case of a cerebral localization of endometriosis treated with dienogest who experienced a complete remission of the disease.

Chinese abstract

最新的证据建议用孕激素类似物来治疗子宫内膜异位症。特别是地诺孕素已通过大量测试。然而, 关于盆腔外子宫内膜异位症的标准治疗备受争议。特别是脑部的子宫内膜异位症是非常罕见的临床情况。这种特殊疾病的外科治疗困难重重, 因此更倾向于药物治疗。我们在此报告一例患有脑部子宫内膜异位症的患者经地诺孕素治疗病情得到完全缓解。

Keywords:

• Cerebral endometriosis
• dienogest
• medical treatment
• complete remission

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