Massive ascites associated with endometriosis in a Nigerian African

Olubuyide IO, I O Olubuyide, Ade Adebajo, Adebajo AO, A O Adebajo, J A Adeleye, Adeleye JA, Jokotade Adeleye, Solanke TF, T F Solanke
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1988 · vol. 27(3) , pp. 439–441 · doi:10.1016/0020-7292(88)90127-0 · PMID:2904912 · W2009152750
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This paper presents and discusses the management of a rare case of endometriosis presenting with massive ascites in a young Nigerian woman.

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A case of endometriosis with massive ascites in a 19-year-old Nigerian African is reported. This is an unusual combination and it is likely that most gynecologists and general physicians would never see such a case. The presentation and management of this entity is discussed.

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endometriosis

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Ascites Endometriosis Adult Adult Ascites Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Nigeria Nigeria Pregnancy Pregnancy

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