Pleuroperitoneal endometriosis.

Obstetrics and gynecology · 1976 · vol. 47(1) , pp. 72S–74S · PMID:1107910 · W4300697152
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This paper reports a rare case of combined pleural and peritoneal endometriosis presenting with bloody pleural effusion and ascites, discussing its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Abstract

A nearly unique case is presented of pleural and peritoneal endometriosis with bloody pleural effusion and 4700 cc of bloody ascites. Theories of pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment are discussed. This represents another of the protean manifestations of endometriosis to complement the many others described in the literature.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Ascites Endometriosis Peritoneal Neoplasms Pleural Effusion Pleural Neoplasms Adult Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Mestranol Mestranol Norethindrone Norethindrone Peritoneal Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Pleural Effusion Pleural Neoplasms Pleural Neoplasms

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