Infected endometrioma with ascites and bilateral pleural effusion.

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This paper reports the first case of an ovarian abscess within an endometrioma presenting with both ascites and bilateral pleural effusion.

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Abstract

Although endometriotic cysts are common, the occurrence ol’ infection in ati endometriotic cysts is rarely seen. No more than 120 cases of ovarian abscess and fewer than 10 Cases of ascites and pleural effusion caused by endometriosis have been reported. We present the first reported case of ascites and bilateral pleural effusion associated with an ovarian abscess originating within an endometrioma.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Ascites Endometriosis Escherichia coli Infections Ovarian Cysts Pleural Effusion Adult Ascites Ascites Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Escherichia coli Infections Escherichia coli Infections Escherichia coli Infections Female Humans Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts

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