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

Authors
Bhojawala, J Heller, DS Cracchiolo, B Sama, J
Citation
J. Bhojawala et al., Endometriosis presenting as bloody pleural effusion and ascites-report of a case and review of the literature, ARCH GYN OB, 264(1), 2000, pp. 39-41
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
ISSN journal
09320067 → ACNP
Volume
264
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
39 - 41
Database
ISI
SICI code
0932-0067(200007)264:1<39:EPABPE>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A 34 year-old female presented with bloodstained pleural effusion and ascit es. investigation revealed a pelvic mass. She underwent exploratory laparot omy, and was found to have endometriosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed.