Massive ascites and pleural effusions associated with endometriosis
β Scribed by F. J. Schlueter; B. L. McClennan
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 516 KB
- Volume
- 19
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0942-8925
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β¦ Synopsis
We report a case of the unusual presentation of endometriosis causing ascites and pleural effusions subsequently confirmed at laparoscopy. This uncommon occurrence should be considered in a woman of childbearing age with appropriate clinical history, massive ascites, and cystic pelvic masses.
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