Massive ascites associated wth endometriosis
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This paper presents two cases of massive ascites due to endometriosis and reviews seven literature cases, exploring etiology and management options including surgery and danazol.
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Massive ascites associated with pelvic endometriosis is an unusual occurrence. Two cases recently encountered by the authors are presented, and 7 additional cases from the literature are reviewed. Clinical courses and operative findings are described, and the management of the cases is presented. The etiology of ascites is explored and the possibility of conservative surgery and hormonal control with danazol is discussed.
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- A systematic review: endometriosis presenting with ascites 2010
- Pathophysiology of cyclic hemorrhagic ascites and endometriosis 2008
- Massive ascites as a presentation in a young woman with endometriosis: a case report 2008
- [Endometriosis with massive hemorrhagic ascites: a case report and review of the literature] 2005
- [Endometriosis with ascites and pleural effusion: a case report] 2005
- Endometriosis ascites: a case report 1999
- Endometriosis with massive ascites 1998
- Endometriosis with massive bloody ascites 1997
- Pleural fluid accumulation due to intra-abdominal endometriosis: a case report and review of the literature 1996
- Ascites due to endometriosis 1995
- Hemorrhagic Ascites Associated with Endometriosis: A Rare Clinical Presentation 1992
- Endometriosis with ascites 1988
- Massive ascites associated with endometriosis in a Nigerian African 1988
- Endometriosis, Lesions of the Secondary Müllerian System, and Pelvic Mesothelial Proliferations 1987
- Massive ascites due to omental endometriosis 1985
- Ileocecal endometriosis presenting with abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding 1983
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