Massive ascites associated wth endometriosis.
Massive ascites associated with pelvic endometriosis is an unusual occurrence. Two cases recently encountered by the authors are presented, and 7 additional cases from the literature are reviewed. Clinical courses and operative findings are described, and the management of the cases is presented. The etiology of ascites is explored and the possibility of conservative surgery and hormonal control with danazol is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005185:Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis