J Reprod Med
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Review Case Reports
Hemorrhagic ascites associated with endometriosis. A case report.
Endometriosis associated with massive, bloody ascites is an unusual occurrence. This report draws attention to this condition as a complication of endometriosis, with the description of a case and a review of 31 others. ⋯ Bloody ascites should be considered a complication of endometriosis, especially in nulliparous women of childbearing age with abdominal distention, a pelvic mass, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and eventual pleural effusion, suggesting a diagnosis of ovarian malignancy.