Endometriosis presenting as bloody pleural effusion and ascites-report of a case and review of the literature

Endometriosis presenting as bloody pleural effusion and ascites-report of a case and review of the literature

A 34 year-old female presented with blood-stained pleural effusion and ascites. Investigation revealed a pelvic mass. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, and was found to have endometriosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2000-07, Vol.264 (1), p.39-41
Hauptverfasser: Bhojawala, J, Heller, D S, Cracchiolo, B, Sama, J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Ascites - etiology
Blood
Endometriosis
Endometriosis - complications
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Pleural Effusion - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:A 34 year-old female presented with blood-stained pleural effusion and ascites. Investigation revealed a pelvic mass. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, and was found to have endometriosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/pl00007484