Endometriosis associated with massive ascites and absence of pelvic peritoneum

R. Stanley Williams, R S Williams, Rebecca Wagaman, R Wagaman
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1991 · vol. 164(1) , pp. 45–46 · doi:10.1016/0002-9378(91)90621-w · PMID:1986623 · W2037318394
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This case report describes a patient with endometriosis presenting with massive ascites and a complete absence of the pelvic peritoneum, an unusual clinical presentation for the condition.

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endometriosis

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Ascites Endometriosis Pelvis Adult Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Female Humans Hysterectomy Ovariectomy Pelvis Peritoneum Peritoneum

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