Hemorrhagic ascites associated with endometriosis. A case report

Dias CC, Cláudia Camila Dias, C C Dias, J M Andrade, Jurandyr Moreira de Andrade, Ferriani RA, Rui Alberto Ferriani, R A Ferriani, Villanova MG, Márcia G. Villanova, M G Villanova, R S Meirelles, Rafael Meirelles, Meirelles RS
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 2000 · vol. 45(8) , pp. 688–90 · PMID:10986691 · W42950269
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This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with endometriosis-associated bloody ascites treated successfully with a GnRH analog, highlighting this condition as a rare complication of endometriosis.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis associated with massive, bloody ascites is an unusual occurrence. This report draws attention to this condition as a complication of endometriosis, with the description of a case and a review of 31 others. CASE: A 41-year-old, black nulligravida with massive, bloody ascites and a pelvic mass underwent laparotomy, and an intraoperative microscopic examination ruled out malignancy. The histologic report was compatible with endometriosis. The patient was treated with a GnRH analog, with progressive reduction of ascitic fluid and full remission after six months. CONCLUSION: Bloody ascites should be considered a complication of endometriosis, especially in nulliparous women of childbearing age with abdominal distention, a pelvic mass, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and eventual pleural effusion, suggesting a diagnosis of ovarian malignancy.

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endometriosisdysmenorrhea

MeSH descriptors

Ascites Endometriosis Hemorrhage Peritoneal Diseases Adult Adult Ascites Ascites Ascites Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Hemorrhage

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