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Massive ascites secondary to severe endometriosis
Fletcher, Horace M; McFarlane, Michael; Shirley, Suzanne E; Clarke, Winston F. B; Lyon, K.
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  • Fletcher, Horace M; University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • McFarlane, Michael; University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Department of Surgery
  • Shirley, Suzanne E; University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Department of Pathology
  • Clarke, Winston F. B; X-Ray Diagnostic Ultrasound Consultants and Image Plus, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Lyon, K; X-Ray Diagnostic Ultrasound Consultants and Image Plus, Kingston, Jamaica
West Indian med. j ; 48(3): 158-9, Sept. 1999. ilus
Article in English | MedCarib | ID: med-1491
Responsible library: JM3.1
Localization: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
Massive ascites is an unusual association with endometriosis. This case report is of such a condition in an Afro-Jamaican woman. The diagnosis was made at laparotomy and conservative treatment was adopted allowing for retention of reproductive function. Postoperative therapy was Goserelin, a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist, for six months. This relieved all of her symptoms. However, long term follow-up is needed, as recurrence is possible.(AU)
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Collection: International databases Database: MedCarib Main subject: Ascites / Endometriosis Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Year: 1999 Document type: Article
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Collection: International databases Database: MedCarib Main subject: Ascites / Endometriosis Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Year: 1999 Document type: Article