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Endometriosis ascites: a case report

Samora-Mata J

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 3(3), 229-231, 1999

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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.

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Endometriosis > Clinical Presentation > Rare ComplicationsEndometriosis > Diagnostics > Differential DiagnosisGeneral OB/GYN > Case Reports > Unusual Presentations
endometriosis ascites case report, massive ascites endometriosis diagnosis, endometriosis rare complications ascites, endometriosis mimicking malignancy ascites, pelvic endometriosis with abdominal fluid accumulation, differential diagnosis massive ascites women, extensive endometriosis unusual presentation, endometriosis ascites Hispanic female case, laparoscopic evaluation ascites endometriosis, endometriosis peritoneal fluid accumulation

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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/etiology/surgery, Adult, Ascites/diagnosis/etiology, Endometriosis/complications/diagnosis/surgery, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hysterectomy/methods, Laparoscopy/methods, Rupture, Spontaneous/complications/diagnosis/surgery, Treatment Outcome

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