Use of LHRH analogue to obtain reversible castration in a patient with benign metastasizing leiomyoma
- 1 May 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Vol. 93 (5) , 455-460
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1986.tb08653.x
Abstract
Summary. The use of superactive LHRH analogue to provide a reversible form of castration is discussed in the context of the management of a patient with benign metastasizing leiomyoma. The aetiology and prognosis of this rare disease are briefly considered.This publication has 12 references indexed in Scilit:
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