Endometriosis Presenting as Recurrent Haemorrhagic Ascites: A Case Report and Literature Review

International Journal of Fertility and Sterility

Douglas Timmons¹  Jose Carugno¹  Santiago Artazcoz²  Alejandro Gonzalez²  Francisco Elorriaga² 

[1] Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, University ofMiami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA;Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Hospital Naval Pedro Mallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina;

关键词: endometriosis;    haemorrhagic ascites;    pelvic pain;   

DOI  :  10.22074/ijfs.2020.5895

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Endometriosis is a common condition that occurs in 6-10% of all reproductive age women. This number increases toapproximately 40% in women with infertility and nearly 75% in women with complaints of chronic pelvic pain.Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. The most commoncomplaints associated with endometriosis are dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain; however, patients often present witha variety of symptoms and on occasion are asymptomatic. When presenting with haemorrhagic ascites, endometriosismimics ovarian malignancy. Conservative medical treatment is a feasible management option, especially in youngpatients who desire to preserve fertility. This article aims to present an extremely rare presentation of endometriosis,haemorrhagic ascites, and a review of the associated literature.

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