Massive ascites due to omental endometriosis

Naraynsingh, Vijay; Raju, G. Changal; Ratan, Premchand N; Wong, Jean

Naraynsingh, Vijay; Raju, G. Changal; Ratan, Premchand N; Wong, Jean.

Postgrad Med J ; 61(716): 539-40, June 1985.

Article in En | MedCarib | ID: med-15480

Responsible library: JM3.1

Localization: JM3.1; R31.P6

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

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.(Summary)

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Humans; Adult; Female; Ascites/etiology; Endometriosis/complications; Omentum; Peritoneal Neoplasms/complications; Endometriosis/pathology; Omentum/pathology; Peritoneal Neoplasms/pathology

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MedCarib Main subject: Omentum / Peritoneal Neoplasms / Ascites / Endometriosis Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: En Year: 1985 Type: Article

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