Massive ascites due to omental endometriosis
Open Access
- 1 June 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 61 (716) , 539-540
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.61.716.539
Abstract
Summary: Endometriosis associated with massive ascites is an unusual combination. Only 12 cases have been reported since its first description by Brews in 1954. The authors report the first case where radical surgery was avoided because of successful hormonal therapy.Keywords
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