Endometriosis developing during tamoxifen therapy

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1988 May;158(5):1119. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(88)90233-5.

Abstract

Tamoxifen has recently been suggested as treatment for endometriosis. We report a patient who developed endometriosis after starting tamoxifen therapy for benign breast disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / drug therapy
  • Endometriosis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tamoxifen / adverse effects*
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Tamoxifen