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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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 with ascites via openalex
- Nonpigmented endometriosis: clinical, laparoscopic, and pathologic definition via openalex
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- Pathophysiology of cyclic hemorrhagic ascites and endometriosis 2008
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- Endometriosis in African women 2007
- [Endometriosis with ascites and pleural effusion: a case report] 2005
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