Massive ascites and pleural effusions associated with endometriosis.
We report a case of the unusual presentation of endometriosis causing ascites and pleural effusions subsequently confirmed at laparoscopy. This uncommon occurrence should be considered in a woman of childbearing age with appropriate clinical history, massive ascites, and cystic pelvic masses.
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.
F J
FJ
Schlueter
B L
BL
McClennan
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed