Pleural fluid accumulation due to intra-abdominal endometriosis: a case report and review of the literature

Katie L. Flanagan, K L Flanagan, Barnes NC, N. C. Barnes
Thorax · 1996 · vol. 51(10) , pp. 1062–1063 · doi:10.1136/thx.51.10.1062 · PMID:8977611 · PMC472672 · W2122253503
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This report describes a rare case of massive ascites and pleural effusion caused by endometriosis, emphasizing physician awareness for this treatable condition after excluding other causes.

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This case report describes a rare presentation of massive ascites and right-sided pleural effusion resulting from intra-abdominal endometriosis, noting that fewer than ten such cases have been documented globally. The authors emphasize that the final diagnosis was significantly delayed, highlighting the diagnostic challenges associated with this uncommon manifestation of the disease. They recommend that clinicians maintain awareness of endometriosis as a potential cause for these symptoms after ruling out more common etiologies like malignancy or tuberculosis. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on its rare extra-pelvic complications involving pleural fluid accumulation and ascites.

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A case is presented of massive ascites and right sided pleural effusion caused by endometriosis. The final diagnosis was not made for a considerable time. Massive ascites and a right sided pleural effusion caused by endometriosis is rare, with fewer than 10 reports in the literature worldwide. Physicians should be aware of this potentially tentially treatable cause, having excluded other possibilities such as malignancy and tuberculosis.
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Abstract A case is presented of massive ascites and right sided pleural effusion caused by endometriosis. The final diagnosis was not made for a considerable time. Massive ascites and a right sided pleural effusion caused by endometriosis is rare, with fewer than 10 reports in the literature worldwide. Physicians should be aware of this potentially tentially treatable cause, having excluded other possibilities such as malignancy and tuberculosis. Full text PDFImages in this article Selected References These references are in PubMed. This may not be the complete list of references from this article. - Charran D., Roopnarinesingh S. Haemothorax and ascites associated with endometriosis. West Indian Med J. 1993 Mar;42(1):40–41. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Chervenak F. A., Greenlee R. M., Lewenstein L., Tovell H. M. Massive ascites associated wth endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol. 1981 Mar;57(3):379–381. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - DALEY D. Cystic endometrioma of the uterus. Proc R Soc Med. 1954 Jun;47(6):461–463. doi: 10.1177/003591575404700617. [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Halme J., Chafe W., Currie J. L. Endometriosis with massive ascites. Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Apr;65(4):591–592. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Karpel J. P., Appel D., Merav A. Pulmonary endometriosis. Lung. 1985;163(3):151–159. doi: 10.1007/BF02713817. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Taub W. H., Rosado S., Kalaycioglu M., Booher D., Barnes D. S. Hemorrhagic ascites secondary to endometriosis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1989 Aug;11(4):458–460. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198908000-00023. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Yu J., Grimes D. A. Ascites and pleural effusions associated with endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Sep;78(3 Pt 2):533–534. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pleural Effusion Adult Adult Ascites Ascites Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Leuprolide Leuprolide Leuprolide Pleural Effusion Pleural Effusion

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