[Eosinophilic enteritis as a rare cause of ascites: case report].

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This case report describes a 23-year-old woman presenting with epigastric pain and a palpable tumor, ultimately diagnosed as a pancreatic endometrioma contributing to ascites and elevated CA-125.

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Abstract

The case of a 23-year old woman with a history of epigastric pain, a palpable tumor that covered the epigastrium and the left hypochondrium, and an episode of acute pancreatitis was reported. The computerized tomography revealed a pancreatic cyst. The CA-125 increased significantly. An exploratory laparotomy was performed, finding an endometrioma. The pathological anatomy showed necrotic tissue, mucus and blood, with a presence of macrophages with hemosiderin phagocytosis. The symptoms and signs, pathogenesis and treatment of the endometriosis of the pancreas are discussed.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Ascites Enteritis Eosinophilia Adult Ascites Enteritis Eosinophilia Female Humans

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