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

Jalpa Bhojawala, D. S. Heller, Bernadette Cracchiolo, Jahir Sama

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)39-41
Number of pages3
JournalArchives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Volume264
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Keywords

  • Ascites
  • Endometriosis
  • Pleural effusion

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