Gross Ascites Secondary to Endometriosis: A Rare Presentation in Pre-Menopausal Women

Ascites caused by endometriosis is an unusual phenomenon with approximately 60 cases described since it was first reported in 1954. Moreover, such a case has rarely been reported in the Caribbean literature. Ascites is frequently treated with surgical options that do not preserve fertility. This is...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 13; no. 8
Main Authors Bahall, Vishal, De Barry, Lance, Harry, Suman S, Bobb, Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto (CA) Cureus 10.08.2021
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Family/General Practice
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pathology
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Summary:Ascites caused by endometriosis is an unusual phenomenon with approximately 60 cases described since it was first reported in 1954. Moreover, such a case has rarely been reported in the Caribbean literature. Ascites is frequently treated with surgical options that do not preserve fertility. This is due to the association of ascites with gynaecological malignancies in women with elevated serum cancer antigen (CA-125). We describe three cases of severe endometriosis associated with massive ascites, successfully treated with hormonal therapy while preserving fertility.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.17048