Endometriosis associated with massive ascites and absence of pelvic peritoneum

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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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Abstract

Although massive ascites associated with endometriosis has been reported in rare cases, this patient was also noted to have massive destruction of the pelvic peritoneum. Failure of medical suppression necessitated total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Several months after surgery ascites resolved, possibly with reestablishment of the pelvic peritoneum.

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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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