{"paper_id":"1ecfcce0-789e-4f74-aa2c-efcf703dcd05","body_text":"Abstract\nWe report a case of the unusual presentation of endometriosis causing ascites and pleural effusions subsequently confirmed at laparoscopy. This uncommon occurrence should be considered in a woman of childbearing age with appropriate clinical history, massive ascites, and cystic pelvic masses.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nJenks JE, Artman LE, Hoskins WJ, et al. Endometriosis with ascites. Obstet Gynecol 1984;63:75S-77S\nWilliams RS, Wagaman R. Endometriosis associated with massive ascites and absence of pelvic peritoneum. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1991;164:45–46\nYu J, Grimes DA. Ascites and pleural effusions associated with ndometriosis. Obstet Gynecol 1991;78:533–534\nOlubuyide IO, Adebajo AO, Adeleye JA, et al. Massive ascites associated with endometriosis in a Nigerian African. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1988;27:439–441\nFeigin RD, Glikson M, Gur H, et al. Induction of ovulation causing recurrent bloody ascites in a woman with endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1988;159:1161–1162\nTaub WH, Rosado S, Kalaycioglu M, et al. Hemorrhagic ascites secondary to endometriosis. J Clin Gastroenterol 1989;11:458–460\nBernstein JS, Perlow V, Brenner JJ. Massive ascites due to endometriosis. Am J Dig Dis 1961;6:1–6\nBydder GM, Kreel L. Attenuation values of fluid collections within the abdomen. J Comput Assist Tomogr 1980;4:145–150\nHerbst AL, Mishell DR, Stenchever MA, Droegemueller W, eds. Comprehensive gynecology. St Louis: Mosby-Year Book 1992:533.\nMeigs JV, Armstrong SH, Hamilton HH. A further contribution to the syndrome of fibroma of the ovary with fluid in the abdomen and chest, Meigs' syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1943;46:19–27\nAuthor information\nAuthors and Affiliations\nRights and permissions\nAbout this article\nCite this article\nSchlueter, F.J., McClennan, B.L. Massive ascites and pleural effusions associated with endometriosis. Abdom Imaging 19, 475–476 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00206945\nReceived:\nAccepted:\nIssue date:\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00206945","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}