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Endometriosis ascites: a case report

Samora-Mata J et al., 1999

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 3(3), 229-231

PMID 10527337 Source

Abstract

This is a case presentation of an usual nature, a 43-year-old Hispanic female, multigravida presenting with physical findings of massive ascites. In most instances, the presence of massive ascites is associated with malignancies, tuberculosis or perforated visous. In this case, the diagnosis of extensive endometriosis with ascites is reported as a very rare complication of the disease.

Topics

Endometriosis > Pathophysiology > MechanismsEndometriosis > Diagnosis > LaparoscopyEndometriosis > Excision Surgery > Technique
endometriosis with ascites, massive ascites endometriosis, rare endometriosis complications, abdominal fluid endometriosis, extensive endometriosis presentation, endometriosis abdominal pain, laparoscopy endometriosis ascites, unusual endometriosis manifestations

Cite this article

Samora-Mata, J., & Feste, J. R. (1999). Endometriosis ascites: a case report. *JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons*, *3*(3), 229-231.

Keywords

Abdominal Pain, Adult, Ascites, Endometriosis, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Rupture, Spontaneous, Treatment Outcome

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