Pericardial effusion, right-sided pleural effusion and ascites associated with stage IV endometriosis. A case report.

Michelle Francis, Oluyemi O Badero, Mark Borowsky, Mark E. Borowsky, Yi-Chun Lee, Ovadia Abulafia
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 2003 · vol. 48(6) , pp. 463–5 · PMID:12856520 · W2418535546
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This case report describes a reproductive-aged woman with stage IV endometriosis presenting with pericardial effusion, right-sided pleural effusion, and ascites, which resolved after surgical treatment.

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has rarely been associated with ascites and less often with pleural (usually right-sided) effusion. CASE: A multiparous, reproductive-aged woman was referred for evaluation of possible ovarian carcinoma following the development of dyspnea, progressive abdominal distention, weight loss and increasing secondary dysmenorrhea. Imaging demonstrated normal ovaries in the presence of massive ascites and right-sided pleural and pericardial effusions. At laparotomy, grade IV endometriosis was noted. Total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and appendectomy were performed, with subsequent resolution of all cavity fluid accumulations. CONCLUSION: Pericardial and pleural effusions in the presence of ascites may be associated with endometriosis.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisdysmenorrhea

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Ascites Endometriosis Pericardial Effusion Pleural Effusion Adult Appendectomy Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Functional Laterality Humans Hysterectomy Ovariectomy Pericardial Effusion Pleural Effusion Severity of Illness Index

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