title: Massive ascites associated with endometriosis in a Nigerian African.
abstract: A case of endometriosis with massive ascites in a 19-year-old Nigerian African is reported. This is an unusual combination and it is likely that most gynecologists and general physicians would never see such a case. The presentation and management of this entity is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: I O
authors.initials: IO
authors.lastname: Olubuyide
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Adebajo
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Adeleye
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Solanke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy