Differential Diagnosis of Gynecologic Organ-Related Diseases in Women Presenting with Ascites

Cheng MH, Ming-Huei Cheng, Yen MS, Ming-Shyen Yen, Ming‐Shyen Yen, Chao KC, Kuan-Chong Chao, Bor-Ching Sheu, Bor‐Ching Sheu, Peng-Hui Wang, Wang PH, Peng‐Hui Wang
Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology · 2008 · vol. 47(4) , pp. 384–390 · doi:10.1016/s1028-4559(09)60003-6 · PMID:19126502 · W1979299747
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Gynecologic conditions, including various ovarian diseases and peritoneal tumors, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ascites in women.

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Ascites is a pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, and usually develops as a result of liver disease, congestive heart failure or nephrotic syndrome. Ascites is also a common manifestation of some gynecologic diseases. It is important that health care workers consider gynecologic problems among the potential differential diagnoses in patients presenting with ascites. Various kinds of ovarian diseases, such as epithelial ovarian cancer, benign ovarian fibroma, stromal hyperplasia, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, primary peritoneal serous carcinoma, endometriosis and peritoneal tuberculosis, should be kept in mind when women are found to have ascites.

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endometriosis

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Ascites Genital Diseases, Female Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Meigs Syndrome Meigs Syndrome Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Peritonitis, Tuberculous Peritonitis, Tuberculous

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