title: Massive ascites secondary to severe endometriosis.
abstract: Massive ascites is an unusual association with endometriosis. This case report is of such a condition in an Afro-Jamaican woman. The diagnosis was made at laparotomy and conservative treatment was adopted allowing for retention of reproductive function. Postoperative therapy was Goserelin, a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist, for six months. This relieved all of her symptoms. However, long term follow-up is needed, as recurrence is possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McFarlane
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Shirley
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lyon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans