Obstetric and gynecologic causes of pleural effusions

Riley L, Leonard Riley, Karki A, Apurwa Karki, Hiren J Mehta, Mehta HJ, Ali Ataya, Ataya A
Disease-a-month : DM · 2019 · doi:10.1016/j.disamonth.2018.09.003 · PMID:30274931
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This paper reviews the etiologies of obstetric and gynecologic pleural effusions, including catamenial hemothorax, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Meigs’ syndromes, and benign peripartum pleural effusion.

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Obstetric and gynecologic pleural effusions may occur in the setting of different diseases and conditions, early and appropriate recognition of the different etiologies of these effusions will aid in appropriate treatment management. In this paper we will give an overview of the different pleural effusion etiologies that may be encountered including catamenial hemothorax, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, the different Meigs' syndromes and benign peripartum pleural effusion.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Meigs Syndrome Pleural Effusion Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hemothorax Hemothorax Humans Meigs Syndrome Meigs Syndrome Meigs Syndrome Middle Aged Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Pleural Effusion

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