Pleuroperitoneal endometriosis

S Irani, Irani S, Atkinson L, L Atkinson, C Cabaniss, Cabaniss C, Danovitch SH, S H Danovitch
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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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

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

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